Our Class partnered with William S. Union Hart District to provide six interactive college and career readiness workshops to empower and prepare students for their post-secondary endeavors. Hart District's leadership consistently received feedback from their industry advisory board that students needed to develop their “soft skills”, such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking and confidence. In direct response to this feedback, leadership engaged with Our Class to co-design workshops that focused on soft skills development. The curriculum was specifically designed to empower and engage students by integrating their experiences, stories and cultural assets.
Our Class and Hart District collaboration created an immersive experience for students by providing space to share stories, which built connections amongst their peers and fostered a sense of belonging. Students took part in group meditation, gratitude activity, and active listening through networking. This intentional design created a sense of comfort and community amongst students which spurred powerful conversations.
It is said that the highest human act is to inspire. Our Class workshops are designed to inspire students to be the best version of themselves and recognize they’re not alone in their experiences. Through collected survey responses, many students expressed that they left the space feeling inspired and grateful to reflect critically on their future goals and opportunities.