Students will interview peers, family members, and community partners to explore diverse perspectives and needs, fostering empathy and insight that will guide their personal and team development throughout the project.

Students will articulate their personal 'north star' by defining key project goals, desired impacts, and the emotional significance of the work, using organizational skills and self-reflection to create initial statements that guide their learning journey.

Students will collaborate in teams to brainstorm and propose innovative project ideas that integrate their personal strengths, passions, and the needs identified in community research, fostering effective communication and self-directed learning through interactive workshops.

Students will draft comprehensive project outlines and create initial sketches of deliverables that incorporate effective communication, collaboration strategies, and organizational skills needed for their team projects, focusing on the real-world application through calendars, schedules, and portfolio elements.

Students will engage in testing their portfolio elements, including resume, calendar, and job application, with peers and mentors to collect feedback on their organizational skills, communication, and self-directed learning, ensuring they make informed adjustments for deeper engagement and impact.

Students will engage in structured feedback sessions using critique protocols to collaboratively analyze and refine their project components, ensuring alignment with personal goals and enhancing communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.

Students will engage in guided reflection and predictive analysis to examine how their organizational strategies and interpersonal skills have influenced their team dynamics and project outcomes, gaining insights that will inform future decisions and personal growth.