Why TeenQuest

Help Your students not only land a great job — but excel in life

TeenQuest is a FREE leadership and training program designed to give your students an edge in the job market. It’s a fun, engaging way to teach students in grades 9-12 the important skills they need to succeed at work and in life. Plus, it’s easy to bring the TeenQuest program to your school.

Show how proud you are of your students — give them the advantage of TeenQuest!

Employment skills to make them STAND OUT!

TeenQuest teaches students how to:

Craft a resume.
Prepare for a job interview.
Make a positive impression with employers.
Learn the power of having a positive mental attitude.
How to resolve conflict and manage change.
Feel more comfortable speaking up in group settings.
Gain self-confidence.

What every employer looks for in an employee

TeenQuest curriculum provides training to cover all core employment competencies:

Interviewing

Character Development

Conflict Resolution

Business Etiquette

Positive Mental Attitude

Teamwork and conflict resolution skills

Application and resume preparation

Managing Change

Goal Setting

Communication Skills

Taking initiative

Financial Literacy

Workplace Ethics

The Summer Youth Initiative job fair — a stellar opportunity for students

Through TeenQuest, students can earn an invitation to the Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) Job Fair held each spring. They can interview with local employers who have summer job openings. Many TeenQuest students have secured their very first jobs through this opportunity and gained valuable work experience, strengthened their resumes and developed their professional networks the community,