Real World Readiness
Youth Program (Starting at age 15)
We prepare you for every hiring room—traditional or skills-based.
We prepare you for every hiring room—traditional or skills-based.
Service
What's Included
Price
Career Readiness Coaching
Build a professional resume, practice mock interviews, and learn how to present yourself with confidence. Includes a resume template, interview prep, and take-home career checklist.
$50 per student
(1.5-hour session)
Workplace Essentials Training
Hands-on training to complete I-9, W-4, and job application forms correctly. Learn how to read a paycheck, understand taxes, and navigate onboarding documents.
$50 per student
(1.5-hour session)
Financial Literacy for Young Adults
Learn how to budget your first paycheck, save wisely, and build credit responsibly. Includes budgeting templates and a money management workbook.
$50 per student
(1.5-hour session)
Entrepreneurship Basics
Discover how to start and manage a small business or side hustle. Covers business setup, pricing, marketing, and a mini business plan exercise.
$50 per student
(1.5-hour session)
Full Program Bundle
Complete all four workshops — Career Readiness, Skills-Based Readiness, Workplace Essentials, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship — and receive a Certificate of Completion plus job shadow placement support.
$200 per student
(4-session series)
Skills-Based Readiness Enhancement
(Add-On)
Skill identification & mapping
Scenario- based exercises
Mock skills assessments
Guidance on communication skills to employers.
$40 per student
(1.5 hour session)
Select workshops will be available online for students with limited access to transportation.
Our programs equip young people with essential career, workplace, financial, and entrepreneurial skills—while introducing skills-based hiring concepts aligned with today’s workforce expectations. Programming is delivered in a group format and designed for schools, nonprofits, and workforce organizations.
Service
What's Included
Price
Single Topic Workshop
(Up to 15 Participants)
Core instruction on one selected topic. Group activities and real-world examples. Identifying transferable skills. Applying concepts to real scenarios.
Age-appropriate delivery. Facilitated Q&A.
* This session provides foundational exposure and does not include individual coaching, assessments, or customization.
Additional participants may be accommodated for an added per-student fee.
$750
(1.5 hour session)
Workforce Readiness Intensive
(Up to 15 Participants)
A comprehensive overview session covering all core readiness areas in one experience.
Career readiness & hiring expectations. Workplace professionalism & essential soft skills. Financial literacy basics for young adults. Entrepreneurship mindset & problem-solving. Skills-based hiring overview with scenario-based activities. Age-appropriate delivery. Facilitated Q&A.
*This intensive is designed as a high-impact overview and does not include individual coaching, assessments, or customization.
Additional participants may be accommodated for an added per-student fee.
$1,000
(3 hour session)
Not every student has access to the tools that prepare them for real-world success. Through our Sponsor a Student initiative, individuals and organizations can help bridge that gap.
Sponsorship Levels
$50 – Sponsor One Student for a single Real World Readiness workshop
$200 – Sponsor One Student for the full 4-session program
$750 – Classroom Sponsor (supports up to 15 students for one topic session and includes recognition on materials and events)
Sponsors Receive:
✅ Thank-you certificate or digital badge
✅ Recognition on the HR Compass website (optional)
Your sponsorship helps students gain career confidence, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial skills — empowering the next generation of leaders.