HEART LEADERS ACADEMY

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Mission: To nurture and empower students, fostering their development as exceptional leaders who possess the essential qualities of resilience, strength, and emotional intelligence, enabling them to flourish in an ever-evolving world.

Vision: Our vision is to create a supportive learning environment that transforms lives through comprehensive education, equipping program participants with the knowledge, skills, and resilience to excel in trades, employment, and all facets of life.

Heart Leaders Academy is an innovative educational program that integrates academics with comprehensive mental health support, fostering both academic and emotional growth. We create a safe, inclusive space where participants develop coping strategies, resilience, and career skills. As a partner of YouthBuild Charter School of California, we empower marginalized participants aged 15 to 30+ seeking a high school diploma through career-focused programs like coding, trade skills, and higher education pathways.

Founded in 2023 to bridge the gap between education and the community, HLA addresses systemic flaws with a pioneering learning model designed for expansion, ensuring a lasting impact on the education landscape.

  • Are you someone who has been Justice impacted?

    Are you someone who needs an accelerated graduation plan?

    Are you someone that would like to work right out of high school?

    Are you looking to gain leadership skills while impacting your community?

    Are you someone looking for an inclusive environment aligned with your life goals?

    Are you someone who thrives in a smaller learning community?

    Our program helps individuals ages 15–30 earn their high school diploma while preparing for a trade career or college. We offer an accelerated pathway to graduation with career-focused skills, leadership, and life skills. Whether participants choose to enter the workforce or continue their education, we provide the resources and support needed for success.

  • Coding Careers

    • Virtual training

    • Networking

    • Mentorship opportunities

    • Enrollment into pre-apprenticeships

    • 12 month apprenticeship program in software development

    • Computer programming classes.

    Heart Media

    • Digital Media

    • Audio Engineering

    • Video Editing

    • Music skills

    • Podcasting

    • Photography skills

    Pre-Apprenticeship

    • Receive $250 upon completion of the program.

    • Approved training designed to teach the needed career skills to enter an registered apprenticeship program.

    • Access to Supportive Services & Career Counseling.

    • Connection to existing apprenticeship programs.

    • Registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) start your career with a prevailing wage.

    • Pharmacy Tech

    • Drones

    • Medical Billing

    • HVAC

    • Construction (Hazwoper, First Aid, OSHA10)