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What if young people didn't just learn about the world,
Shape Tomorrow is a design thinking experience where young people turn ideas into impact. It’s a program that helps young people see themselves as problem-solvers, collaborators, and leaders.
The Learning Journey
The Learning Journey
Learners explore real challenges close to home. They interview people, observe real experiences, uncover insights, generate ideas, and design solutions. This phase culminates in public pitches, where learners share their thinking and ideas with an authentic audience.
Learners apply the same process to an issue, opportunity, or problem they deeply care about. With greater independence, they lead the work from start to finish, owning the challenge, the decisions, and the impact they want to create.
Every young person carries the potential to create something meaningful, but too often they are not given the tools, confidence, or permission to act on it.
Over the course of the experience, learners grow from guided participants into confident problem-solvers who practice active listening, sharpen their observation skills, think creatively, and navigate uncertainty with purpose.
They don’t just talk about change.
They design it, test it, and see it in action.
They don’t just talk about change.
They design it, test it, and see it in action.
Research shows that experiential learning strengthens long-term memory and transforms mindset and self-belief. Programs like this build confidence, resilience, and problem-solving skills, qualities that are not only life-changing but life-lasting.
Research shows that experiential learning strengthens long-term memory and transforms mindset and self-belief. Programs like this build confidence, resilience, and problem-solving skills, qualities that are not only life-changing but life-lasting.
Spot real-world problems and turn them into opportunities to build something that matters
Build creative solutions through brainstorming and prototyping
Test ideas quickly, gather feedback, and improve through iteration
Share their story and inspire others to act
Practice empathy: Understand the needs and experiences of others
Think critically: Ask thoughtful questions and challenge assumptions
Collaborate effectively: Work together to build and test solutions
Communicate clearly: Share ideas with confidence and clarity
Make decisions thoughtfully: Weigh options and feedback to choose the best path forward
Empathy for others
Active listening to truly understand
Confidence to take risks and lead
Empowerment: Believe in their ability to create change
Problem-solving: Approach challenges with creativity and resourcefulness
Collaboration: Share, build, and refine ideas with others
Real-world impact: Leave with a tested, tangible solution ready for action
These are the very skills sought by colleges,
employers, and communities alike.
These are the very skills sought by colleges,
employers, and communities alike.
Whether launching a project, applying for college, or preparing for the workforce, learners walk away with a competitive edge and the confidence to tackle complex challenges long after the course ends.
Whether launching a project, applying for college, or preparing for the workforce, learners walk away with a competitive edge and the confidence to tackle complex challenges long after the course ends.
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