YOUNG NATION
Leadership • Discipline • Creativity • Brotherhood
Young Nation is a school-partnered leadership and enrichment program designed for high school males. Through music, fashion, discipline-based drill, and mentorship, students strengthen academic skills, confidence, and purpose while building real-world creative projects.
This 12-week, classroom-based program integrates literacy, math, leadership development, and cultural expression into one cohesive experience—helping young men show up with focus, pride, and accountability in school and in life.
Program Length
12 weeks | Once per week | 60-minute sessions
Setting
Classroom-based, school partnered
Cohort Size
10–15 male students per school
Facilitation
Led by trained male mentors and creatives
How Young Nation Works
Creative Expression
Students write, perform, and record original music for the Young Nation Mixtape, building literacy, storytelling, and communication skills.
Entrepreneurship & Fashion
Participants co-design and launch a fashion capsule, learning budgeting, branding, pricing, and teamwork.
Academic Integration
Reading, writing, math, and public speaking are embedded directly into creative work — making academics relevant and applied.
Discipline & Drill
Each session includes coordinated drill practice to build focus, respect, unity, and leadership presence.
Brotherhood & Mentorship
Students build trust, accountability, and confidence through peer support and near-peer college mentors.
