The Learning for Life
Corporation offers eight programs
designed to support schools and community-based organizations in their
efforts to prepare youth to successfully handle the complexities of
contemporary society and to enhance their self-confidence, motivation, and
self-esteem. The
eight
programs focus on character education and career education. Learning for
Life programs help youth develop social and life skills, assist in character
development, and help youth formulate positive personal values. It prepares
youth to make ethical decisions that will help them achieve their full
potential. There are two program methods. We have
seven school based programs and one worksite based program.
Adults involved in
Learning for Life are selected by the organization in which they work (i.e.,
schools, local businesses, community organizations, etc.). Race, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, economic status and
citizenship are not criteria for participation in Learning for Life.
At a time when drugs
and gangs are ravaging many of our schools and communities, Learning for
Life programs can be a catalyst to help stop this trend. The program uses
age-appropriate, grade-specific lesson plans to give youth skills and
information that will help them cope with the complexities of today’s
society.
Learning for Life makes
academic learning fun and relevant to real-life situations in age
appropriate and grade specific material. As a result, the positive character
traits and skills learned by participation in Learning for Life not only
make students more confident and capable, but also give them an invaluable
understanding of how things work in the real world. School and community
demands for character education and career education programs have greatly
influenced the dramatic growth of Learning for Life. Learning for Life has
been adopted by more than 17,000 schools and organizations nationwide,
serving over 1.5 million youth.
