The Academy

Prioritizing and Supporting Staff

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 16-21, ROOTED IN EARN-TO-LEARN MODELS AND COHORT-BASED SUPPORT

A response to a changing world, Trail Blazers Academy offers young people comprehensive work-readiness experiences that prepare them to meet the challenges of life, work, and college.

Meet Clayton 

In Spring/Summer 2022, The Academy piloted the Ignite program with a cohort of 30 high school students including Clayton, a rising high school senior. Equipped with 20 hours of pre-Day Camp training as well as access to coaching and wellness support throughout his time as Day Camp staff, Clayton was able to develop into a successful Group Leader.  The pilot was a win-win-win! Clayton entered his senior year with a resume-building first time-work experience, Trail Blazers was able to deliver a strong and positive Day Camp program while supporting someone in their first job, and Clayton’s campers had a fun and enriching summer!