Seen
Their experiences, ideas, and potential are recognized.
Youth and emerging adulthood
Preparing young people for more than their first job.
Career readiness matters, but it is only one part of becoming a confident, connected, self aware, and prepared adult.
The new direction
Develop the person and strengthen the pathway.
PISM+PRIM approaches emerging adulthood as a whole person developmental stage. Young people are making decisions about education, work, finances, independence, relationships, leadership, and identity while still learning how to use their voice and navigate unfamiliar systems.
PISM develops young people directly through experiences centered on identity, confidence, communication, self advocacy, mentorship, leadership, career exposure, and readiness.
PRIM strengthens the pathway by equipping the families, educators, mentors, employers, institutions, and community partners responsible for supporting their growth.
The PISM development framework
Confidence grows through practice, relationships, and meaningful exposure.
Our programs move through a connected developmental journey: identity, self awareness, confidence, voice, communication, relationships, readiness, leadership, and opportunity.
Bring a cohort to your organizationWhat young people need
The right support can change what young people believe is possible.
Our approach centers the whole person and creates space for young people to grow with confidence, connection, and a stronger sense of possibility.
Supported
Trusted relationships help confidence and possibility take root.
Prepared
Intentional guidance helps them approach what comes next with greater clarity.
Three connected offerings
Development for young people and the adults surrounding them.
PISM Youth Advancement Cohort
A guided development experience that helps youth and emerging adults build greater confidence, clarity, connection, and readiness for what comes next.
For youth and emerging adults
PISM Emerging Leaders Cohort
A cohort experience for young people ready to strengthen how they show up, work with others, and lead with purpose across school, work, and community settings.
For emerging leaders
Emerging Adult Development Institute
Professional learning that helps the adults supporting young people deepen their understanding and create more responsive pathways for growth and success.
For youth serving professionals
Voice, vision, and connection
Young people deserve to be heard, supported, and connected.
Young people strengthen their voices by reflecting on what matters to them and sharing their perspectives with the people invested in their growth. Being heard builds confidence, connection, and a stronger foundation for what comes next.