The MARKED with Purpose, Community-Based Youth Program
Transformative, community-based youth program for schools and organizations
supporting young people aged 13-25.
Building a Positive Self-Relationship and Social-Emotional skills
The Marked with Purpose program is designed to spark a sense of purpose within the younger generation by strengthening positive self-perception, enhancing social-emotional skills and providing opportunities for meaningful actions.
Structured in 12 transformative steps, the program integrates self-determination, growth mindset, systems, and purpose theories. Using solution-focused and coaching methods, participants engage in reflective and experiential exercises that enhance mental skills, resilience, and overall well-being. The program culminates in a community-driven social project, empowering participants to apply their strengths and passions to create positive change and live purposeful lives.
Cultivating Self-Worth and Community Impact
At the heart of the Marked with Purpose youth program is the goal of inspiring a positive transformation in how individuals view themselves, others, and the world around them. Guided by the following core beliefs:
I am worthy of connection and belonging.
I have the power to influence myself and the world around me.
I have valuable contributions to offer, and I can live a life of meaning and purpose.
The program offers a comprehensive, ready-to-implement package that provides equal opportunities for young people to learn skills to live a good life. Through lesson plans, engaging learning videos, and group and self-reflection exercises, this research-based program not only equips participants to understand themselves and others but also by helping them contribute positively to their communities, leading to a more purposeful and meaningful life.
Program Themes:
- Strengths, interest, life story
- Nervous system functioning
- Understanding emotions
- Self-compassion
- Positive and limiting beliefs
- Social-emotional skills
- Creating connection with others
- The power of human mind and cooperation
- Dreams and values
- Courage and change
- Final project: Active working towards change
- Marked with Purpose Celebration!
Taking Action Aligned with Personal Values
The program culminates in a community-focused social project, allowing participants to address issues they care about. Through this final project, they create concrete actions that positively affect their communities, revealing how their individual strengths and passions, combined with enriched social-emotional skills, can lead towards purposeful life.
Upon successfully completing the program, each participant will be awarded an official MARKED with Purpose certificate, celebrating their strengthened social-emotional skills and ability for making a meaningful change. This certificate can be used as part of a resume.
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How Can We Get Started?
Empower the Team: Train MARKED Educators
The journey begins with a comprehensive training program for educators to become certified MARKED Educators. This training equips them with effective tools and strategies to inspire and guide young people through the youth program.
Launch the Youth program
The next step is to launch the 12-step Marked with Purpose youth program. This program provides young participants with a research-based framework for self-discovery and meaningful community engagement.
Celebrate Purpose-Driven Success
Conclude the program with a powerful celebration of the participants' achievements. This celebration not only motivates youth but also reinforces their commitment to fostering purposeful and meaningful lives. Every participants receives official Marked with Purpose certificates that can be used as a part of their resume.
Explore The Global MARKED Educator Program
The Global MARKED Educator program is a certified, research-based professional development journey for educators to thrive on mental and well-being skills. The program equips educators to guide youth through the Marked with Purpose program’s interactive sessions, ensuring a meaningful and impactful learning experience.
Through the Educator program, we aim to foster respect, hope and love in educators, who will, in turn, spark those within the young people.
