OUR PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS
Formation Programs That
Develop Leaders From
the Inside Out.
Every GLI program is built on one foundational belief you cannot develop a great leader without first forming great character. Our programs don't just train behavior. They transform identity
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
Three Signature Programs. One Mission.
Leaders Who Transform Generations.
SIGNATURE PROGRAM · YOUTH
Leaders of Character
Ages 14–18 · Schools, Community Programs, Youth Organizations
Leaders of Character is GLI's flagship youth program a transformative leadership formation experience for young people ages 14–18. This program goes far beyond motivational workshops or skills training. It builds the character foundation, leadership identity, and professional mindset that young people carry with them for life.
Participants don't just learn about leadership. They discover who they are as leaders and why that matters.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS WALK AWAY WITH
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A clear and anchored leadership identity
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Character foundations integrity, accountability, responsibility
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Professional mindset and workforce readiness
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Decision-making and ethical judgment skills
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Communication and leadership presence
Character Formation
Leadership identity
Professional Readiness
Youth Development
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R.I.S.E. is GLI's 12-month college transition and workforce readiness program designed for the critical window between senior year of high school and freshman year of college. This is the year that determines whether a young person survives the transition or thrives through it.
R.I.S.E. develops the readiness, inspiration, skills, and engagement young adults need to complete their education and enter the workforce ready to perform and advance.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS WALK AWAY WITH
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A clear leadership identity and sense of purpose
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College completion strategies and academic resilience
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Professional character and workforce readiness
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Life skills and daily independence
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A support community and accountability partnership
College Transition
Workforce Readiness
WIOA Eligible
Ages 17-19
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SIGNATURE PROGRAM · COLLEGE TRANSITION
R.I.S.E. Program
Readiness Institute for Student Engagement
Ages 17–19 · Senior Year · College Freshmen · Workforce Readiness
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT· ADULTS
P.R.O. WORKFORCE
PROFESSIONAL · READINESS · OUTCOMES
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Adults 18+ · Organizations · Government Agencies
P.R.O. Workforce addresses the most common gap in workforce development — the space between technical credentials and the professional character that determines whether someone keeps a job, advances in their career, and becomes a leader others trust.
Employers do not just need people who can do the work. They need people who show up with accountability, communicate professionally, handle feedback, and demonstrate integrity when no one is watching. P.R.O. develops the whole professional not just the skilled worker.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS WALK AWAY WITH
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A clear professional identity and sense of purpose at work
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Reliability, accountability, and workplace integrity
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Professional communication and emotional intelligence
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Resilience and growth mindset under pressure
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Career advancement readiness and leadership presence
Workforce Readiness
Professional Character
WIOA-Aligned
Adults 18+
Leadership is character in action
— James Hunter
WHO BENEFITS
Every Program Is Designed for
Real People in Real Contexts.
Youth Ages 14–18
Young people in schools, community programs, and youth development organizations preparing for life and leadership.
Workforce Program Graduates
Technical training graduates who have the certification but need the professional character employers actually require.
Government Agency Teams
Federal, state, and local agency employees and managers who need character-based leadership development.
PROGRAMS OUTCOME
Five Things Every GLI
Participant Walks Away With.
Regardless of which program someone participates in, every GLI experience is designed to develop the same five foundational outcomes. These are the outcomes that follow people into their future.
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Leadership Thinking & Ethical Judgment
Participants develop the ability to think like leaders making decisions with integrity and ethical clarity.
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Character Identity & Personal Responsibility
Participants anchor their leadership in who they are not just what they do.
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Problem-Solving Under Pressure
Participants practice decision-making in structured, facilitated leadership environments.
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Communication & Influence
Participants strengthen professional communication, collaboration, and leadership presence.
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Generational Impact Mindset
Participants leave understanding that their leadership exists to serve, multiply, and transform others.
DELIVERY OPTIONS
We Meet You Where You Are.
In-Person
On-site at your location
Virtual
Live online facilitation
Hybrid
Flexible combined format
Cohort-Based
Group learning journeys
Workshop Format
Single or multi-day intensives
Custom Curriculum
Built for your organization
