SUCCESS SKILLS

Students build transferable skills—like communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving—that strengthen resilience and support future success.

Program Details

In this program, students develop a range of transferable skills—including communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving—that help build resilience and prepare them for their future.

“So many of the kids came up to me and thanked me, saying things like: “I understand what a growth mindset is” and “I know how to locate my skills and what I still need to learn”. This is a valuable program and the content is fantastic.” – JA volunteer

About Success Skills

  • Program length: 2-6 hours 
  • Program format: In-class or online 
  • Supports curriculum: Language, career education 
  • Provided resources: Classroom presentation, interactive digital resources, and a physical kit or resources for activities/games*

*physical kit for in-class/in-person programs



What will youth do and learn?

  • Match the necessary skills to be successful in different jobs 
  • Identify the best way to communicate in different scenarios 
  • Use collaboration skills to build a tower in a team-building activity 
  • Design a wireframe for a new app to solve a current problem 
  • Identify goals for the future and the skills that will help achieve them

Connect With Your Local JA Office

Program availability varies by location. Please reach out to your local JA office to confirm specific program options in your local community and to register to participate in the program (as an educator or volunteer).

Independent Learning

Access this program as a self‑directed learning option on JA Campus. Plus, discover even more free online programs that help youth build skills in money management, career exploration, and entrepreneurship.

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