How It Works

Real-World Skills. Flexible Delivery. Lasting Impact.

The 220 Experience

At 220 Youth Leadership, we make it simple for schools to deliver future-ready learning experiences that prepare students for success beyond the classroom. Whether you’re a teacher looking to boost engagement, a student seeking purpose, or an administrator needing proven outcomes—our platform delivers.

1. Choose Your Program Format

We offer three flexible options to meet your school’s needs and schedule:

  • Mini Courses: Short, self-paced modules focused on critical skills like leadership, employability, and personal finance.

  • Semester Courses: Full-credit, standards-aligned curriculum in Personal Finance, Career Exploration, and Digital Literacy.

  • Work-Based Learning: A 150-hour virtual internship where students complete real-world business rotations and earn career-ready credentials.

2. Get Set Up with Ease

You’ll receive everything you need to implement with confidence:

  • Student-friendly videos, challenges, and activities
  • Teacher lesson plans, pacing guides, and 24/7 PD
  • Pre/post assessments and dashboards to measure impact
  • Seamless integration with school SSOs and LMS

3. Deliver Powerful Student Outcomes

Each program builds core competencies students need to thrive in life, work, and further education. Along the way, students earn certificates, complete real projects, and gain the confidence to create a life that excites them.

4. Ongoing Support, Every Step of the Way

Your 220 journey includes live office hours, impact reporting, multilingual platform tools, and expert support for students, teachers, and school leaders alike.

"Some of my students are attending Mizzou right now because 220. These are not kids that would be looked at like the super high flyers. But they're becoming the super high-flyers because of their goal-setting skills they learned in 220."

Katie Schiefelbein

Tiger Academy Site Director

“Traditional education teaches you what they think you need to know. 220 allows you to discover the possibilities within you.”

Dr. Raed Elaydi

Tenured Professor of Entrepreneurship

“220 has been a game changer for our organization. It has provided us with incredible tools to equip, empower and encourage young people.”

Gerald Williams

Founder, Directed Initiatives for Youth