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FIFTEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The FIFTEEN leadership and life skills development program is the premier program for E2L. FIFTEEN carries students through a three-year interactive curriculum focusing on core values of character, commitment, service, and life-long learning, during which they learn social responsibility, self-awareness, leadership, and life skills.
Program goal
The goal of FIFTEEN is to develop emerging leaders within public high schools and, as a result, to produce well-rounded individuals who take ownership of their future and who promote social responsibility within their communities.
Who we serve
E2L Impressive Results
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100% of E2L students graduate from high school
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95% pursue post-secondary pathways — including college, trade school, or the military
Objectives
FIFTEEN is Essential2Life’s flagship leadership and workforce readiness program—a 2.5-year experience designed to equip high school students in metro Atlanta with the mindset, skills, and confidence to succeed in college, career, and life.
Meeting twice a month on local college campuses, FIFTEEN provides students with an immersive, hands-on learning environment that bridges the gap between classroom knowledge and real-world success. The program is built around four core values: character, commitment, continuous growth, and service-driven leadership.
Through interactive sessions, mentorship, and exposure to professional role models, students gain practical skills and life-changing insights across key focus areas:
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Life Skills: Vision-setting, personal accountability, time management, and self-discipline.
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Leadership Development: Team collaboration, conflict resolution, communication, and personal branding.
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Financial Literacy: Budgeting, saving, responsible spending, and understanding credit and debt.
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Education & Career Pathways: College and trade school exploration, application and financial aid guidance, and career mapping.
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Professional Readiness: Resume building, interview preparation, networking, and workplace etiquette.
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Community Impact: Service opportunities that empower students to give back and lead with purpose.
