YOUTH
SUMMER PROGRAM
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Do you want your teen to build real-world skills that schools don’t teach but life demands?
Are you looking for a way to help your teen build confidence, discipline, and direction this summer?
Do you worry your teen is wasting valuable time on distractions instead of developing skills that matter?
If you answered yes to any of the questions, you’re not alone, and this program was built to meet that very need.
This foundational summer youth program equips high school students with essential personal, interpersonal, and career-readiness skills to thrive in school, relationships, and the workplace. Through five sessions, students will gain the tools to manage their time, make thoughtful decisions, plan ahead, collaborate effectively, solve problems, and demonstrate professionalism. Designed to spark confidence and direction, this foundational summer program lays the groundwork for ongoing growth as the first step in preparing high school students for life, college, and meaningful careers.
ABOUT THE TRAINER
Director of Leadership Development
DR. MOHAMMED ALMATHIL
Since 2003, Dr. Mohammed has served in leadership positions of various local, national and international organizations. He is passionate about equipping leaders with best practices, skills, and attitudes necessary to grow themselves and their organizations. He has consulted, coached, and trained leaders and managers in over 300 organizations that are of different industries, sectors, and sizes. He has a track record of designing and delivering effective and impactful leadership development and change initiatives for numerous organizations including Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Campbell’s, Fidelity Investments, and more.
Dr. Mohammed is a frequent lecturer at conferences and has facilitated workshops on a wide range of leadership topics, including leadership development, human resource development, change management, strategic planning, program development and measurement, performance management, team management, organizational development, and many more.
In addition to his work with organizational leaders, Dr. Mohammed has dedicated over 16 years to nurturing youth leaders. He has established robust youth leadership programs and trained youth directors across the United States. As the current Director of Leadership Development at Youth Laboratory, Dr. Mohammed champions youth empowerment, aspiring to develop one million transformational leaders by 2030.
Dr. Mohammed holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the City College of New York (CCNY), a Master’s degree of Science in Human Resource Management and Development and Organizational Effectiveness, and a Doctorate in Leadership and Innovation from New York University (NYU). He is also an accredited trainer, coach, and consultant.
WHAT YOUR TEEN WILL LEARN:
PERSONAL MANAGEMENT
Strengthen self-discipline and manage time and personal responsibilities more effectively.
Identify unproductive habits and replace them with routines that support personal growth.
Apply personal management strategies to improve academic performance and social balance.
PLANNING SKILLS
Explore personal interests to begin identifying potential college majors and career paths.
Develop actionable plans to pursue academic, career, or personal goals.
Use tools and techniques to organize and track long-term decision and priorities.
PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
Define problems clearly and identify their root causes.
Evaluate possible solutions and select the most effective course of action.
Apply structured problem-solving methods to address real-life personal or group challenges.
PEER RELATIONSHIPS
Build respectful, positive connections with peers from diverse backgrounds.
Navigate peer pressure and emotional conflict with confidence and clarity.
Practice communication and collaboration skills that build trust and strengthen relationships.
PROFESSIONALISM
Demonstrate core professional behaviors including punctuality, strong work ethic, and respectful workplace conduct.
Create an entry-level resume that highlights academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, skills, and character strengths.
Practice essential job readiness skills including opportunity searching, interview preparation, and receiving feedback.
TESTIMONIALS
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“I like all of the activities that we have done… And next time, I’d like maybe instead of five sessions, 15 or more…I already recommended it to one of my friends… I told him, you should join next time…”
Amir, high school student
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“I really loved, I’ve said this before, and I could keep saying this, I loved how everybody had the freedom… everybody had this chance, and they were not judging about what you said… every person could express themselves freely… I think the program’s perfect… it’s had good things from all sides… I really enjoyed it… it was an amazing experience… I would definitely do it again, Inshallah.. thank you for coming and teaching us these beautiful stuff…”
Haider, high school student
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“The course was intriguing and opened my eyes to more possibilities for college and future career. The trainer speaks from experience and gave me a confidence boost in myself. Thank you.”
Yaimna, high school student
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“That it was very informative and very well organized. It was all very well thought out. The trainer gave us very good advice.”
Noor, high school student
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“…100% perfect… the best trainer I have…In the beginning, I was not motivated in anything… I just wanted to play and stuff… Now, like I’m very motivated to work harder on school and get a good grade and then go to a good college and find the dream job that I wanted for many years.”
Khalifa, high school student
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“Dr. Mohammed is…very knowledgable, and he brought rich, practical, and relevant content to the table. The course was very interactive and helpful.”
Abdullah, high school student
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“He really engaged with the audience and he spoke clearly. I enjoyed it and would recommend this course.”
Mariam, high school student
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“Learning about…things that you can use in the real world…that will make your life easier…The style of teaching is different because Dr. Mohammed asked us about our opinion… Normally the teacher would just say what he or she needs to say and then move on… I like the way that Dr. Mohammed took the time to actually ask us what our opinions were and how we thought about this subject or topic. I would recommend this to friends, cousins, family, etc…This is completely brand new…This was different because… you’re learning things that will actually help”
Omar, high school student
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“How relatable Dr. Mohammed was and that he was really practical and actually made sense.”
Hayaa, high school student
SPECIAL OFFER
*Youth Laboratory members are eligible for a 33% discount (refunded upon program completion)
PROGRAM SUMMARY
What: Youth Summer Program
Who: Open to high school students (grades 9-12)
Where: Live on Zoom
When: August 3 to August 31 – Sundays at 10:00–11:30 AM EST
How Much: $450 per student
FAQ
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This program is designed for high school students (grades 9–12) who want to develop real-world skills.
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It’s 100% live, instructor-led, and interactive, delivered via Zoom in group settings to ensure personalized engagement and support.
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Each live session is 90 minutes long and takes place once a week for five weeks. In addition, your teen will receive a short assignment after each session to apply what they've learned. These assignments are practical, not time-consuming, and are designed to reinforce key skills between sessions.
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Yes. Students who complete the entire program will receive a certificate of completion.
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No. While we encourage parents to support their teen's growth at home, the sessions are designed for students to attend independently but parents are more than welcome to attend with their teens if they wish to do so.