Personal development looks different at different stages of life. A Nu Way creates age-appropriate programs that meet people where they are while helping them develop the mindset, skills, and tools to move forward with greater confidence and intention.
From elementary students beginning to understand themselves and their emotions, to young people preparing for greater independence and leadership, to adults continuing to grow through changing seasons of life, our programs make self-improvement practical, relevant, and accessible.
A story-driven program that helps elementary students build foundational skills in emotional awareness, confidence, self-management, decision-making, and healthy relationships through engaging characters, activities, and age-appropriate lessons.
Who: adults, all backgrounds, no experience needed
When: one Saturday a month, 2 hours
Cost: free, including materials
A personal development and leadership program designed to help young people strengthen self-awareness, confidence, communication, emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to lead themselves and positively influence others.
Day 1: 90-day review + SMART goal writing
Day 2: vision boards, guest panel, community share-out
Cost: free, all supplies provided
A personal and leadership development program that helps adults strengthen self-awareness, emotional intelligence, communication, resilience, and the skills needed to move through life with greater intention and follow-through.
Format: 12-topic curriculum, cohorts of 6–20
Cadence: weekly to monthly, your choice
For: nonprofits, schools, transitional facilities
Workshops and immersive summer retreats where teens build confidence, life skills, and real community. Girls’ and boys’ retreats run separately each summer, led by trained mentors in a safe, supportive setting.
Workshops: during the school year
Retreats: each summer, separate girls’ & boys’ sessions
Cost: free, donor-funded, parent info session included
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Free self-improvement programs for Los Angeles.
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