named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Chicago Expedition
Annual week-long career mentoring trip where students visit companies in finance, hospitality, and food innovation, engage with female executives, and practice independent urban navigation.
Future Women Leaders Program
Youth development initiative for 12th-grade young women focused on leadership, career exploration, and social-emotional growth through experiential learning expeditions.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- AmeriCorps-funded employment and stipend opportunities for program graduatesProvides certificates of accomplishment and eligibility for paid employment with college stipends through AmeriCorps to youth who complete the program.
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Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Female empowerment and leadership development expeditionsOrganizes targeted outdoor expeditions for young women focused on leadership, career exploration, and personal development, including a week-long trip to Chicago for high school seniors in the Future Women Leaders Program and a career mentoring expedition in New York City.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Social-emotional learning workshops for youth, families, and staffDelivers interactive workshops ranging from 2-hour sessions to fully customized programs using personalized workbooks to build understanding of emotional intelligence, self-reflection, goal setting, and action planning. Workshops are offered to youth, families, and organizational staff.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth leadership and civic engagement supportSupports youth in developing leadership and public speaking skills through initiatives such as preparing and delivering formal pitches to public bodies, including a live-streamed presentation to Newark’s Board of Education.
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Youth Scouting Leadership Programs 1 activity
- Youth outdoor adventure programs integrated with social-emotional skill developmentProvides seasonal outdoor adventure programming combined with social-emotional mentoring to under-resourced youth, including tiered expeditions that progress over a three-year framework. Programs range from introductory two- or three-day outings to week-long and multi-week capstone experiences in locations such as the Adirondacks, Finger Lakes, and urban centers like Chicago and New York City.
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Youth Cultural and Educational Travel Programs 1 activity
- Youth participant-led expedition planning and capacity buildingFacilitates youth-led planning of logistics, company visits, and leisure activities during expeditions, building organizational and leadership capacities among participants.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Private emotional intelligence assessments and consultation servicesOffers private emotional intelligence assessments and one-hour consultation sessions focused on personal development through growth-minded discussions.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$123K
Contributions & grants$2K1%
Program service revenue$121K99%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$130K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$56K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$60K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-4K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -8.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wager | Co-Founder CEO | 40 | $31 |
| Janean Shedd | Program Facilitator | 25 | $20 |
board members · 1
- Sharon Radak — Director
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- 20 Deep Winery Partner — Hosted the organization's annual Sip and Support fundraising event.
- AmeriCorps Partner — Provides college stipends and supports paid employment opportunities for program graduates.
- Belvedere Trading LLC Partner — Hosted a panel discussion with female executives for program participants to learn about careers in finance and trading.
- Conagra Brands Partner — Hosted a meeting with female executives in behavioral science, logistics, R&D, and intellectual property to discuss cross-functional collaboration in food product development.
- Facebook Partner — Social media presence on Facebook for outreach and engagement
- Instagram Partner — Maintains an Instagram profile for social media engagement
- Lettuce Entertain You Partner — Provided behind-the-scenes tours of RPM Italian, RPM Steak, and RPM Seafood, with personal stories from female leaders in hospitality.
- Madeline’s catering Partner — Provided hors d'oeuvres for the 2023 Sip and Support fundraising event.
- Newark Central School District Partner — Collaborating sponsor of multiple expeditions for the My Brother’s Keeper program, including introductory outings and tiered expeditions.
- University of Chicago Partner — Provided an impromptu tour of the athletic complex led by a former collegiate basketball coach, offering insights into college life and athletics.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts videos on YouTube channel for content dissemination
- clients Partner — Collaborates with clients to establish target skill areas and customize workshop content, scheduling, and structure.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Blended Individual-Group Emotional Intelligence Developmentmethodology: blended_individual_group_EQ_developmentBy combining one-on-one emotional intelligence consultations with group-based experiential learning, we produce immediately actionable personal growth because the model bridges internal insight with peer-supported skill application in real-life contexts.
- Experiential Outdoor Learning for Social-Emotional Developmentmethodology: experiential_learningBy embedding social-emotional skill development within outdoor adventure expeditions, we produce greater youth engagement and lasting personal growth because physical challenges and group dynamics create authentic contexts for practicing self-awareness, self-efficacy, and interpersonal skills.
- Integrated Career and Cultural Exploration for Female Empowermentmethodology: integrated_adventure_and_career_developmentBy combining outdoor adventure with career exposure and cultural immersion, we produce greater clarity and independence in young women because real-world experiences in diverse settings build confidence, communication skills, and leadership identity.
- Youth-Led and Youth-Driven Program Designmethodology: youth_led_program_designBy involving youth in designing and leading expeditions, we produce deeper ownership and decision-making autonomy because participants develop logistical responsibility and leadership through active, consequential participation.