The Yellowstone Strengths Academy

offers specialized instruction designed by a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and professionals from the community.  This concentrated curriculum is coupled with strategies, motivational techniques, mentorships and practical experience to help student workers gain stronger insights into their natural talents while sharpening their communication, interpersonal and professional skills.

Training courses will be structured to cover four key elements for successful transition

into the workplace and continued growth and development:

• Managing Self: Strengths-Based Approach for Growth & Development
• Communication
• Technology & Skill Development
• Customer Service

Academy Schedule

The Academy features curriculum, mentoring, field experience and coaching that considers each student’s natural talents (Strengths) as the foundation to achieve greater personal and professional success.

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​(Students will need a Sponsor or Parent to complete the application).

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BENEFITS TO STUDENTS

• Program Orientation
• Foundational Course: “Infinite Possibilities: Your Strengths Journey Starts Here”
• Activities to explore different career fields and forge connections with local employers and professionals
• Mentoring/coaching from area business leaders
• Coursework focus: Managing Self; Communication; Technology & Skill Development; and Customer Service 
• A personal journal to log insights and reinforce learning
• Field experience (onsite job shadowing)
• Graduation celebration with mentors and program leadership 

People who learn to use their

STRENGTHS every day are

7.8%

MORE PRODUCTIVE*

BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYERS

• A concentrated curriculum, blended with mentoring and field experience better prepares students to succeed in the workplace
• Orientation, resources and personal support for employers who desire to partner with the Academy, the colleges or other programs (internships, job shadowing) 
• Prominent brand placement with a positive community development initiative 
• Opportunities to sponsor and teach courses in the Academy
• Recognition in Billings Gazette advertisement