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The Teen L.E.A.D. program emphasizes (Leadership. Education. Assistance. Development.) for youth, ages 13-19. The purpose of the program is to develop a positive self-image in all participants. Teens will learn to recognize personal leadership characteristics and apply new life skills learnings to better equip themselves for post-secondary life.
Students are surveyed pre and post program. After each session youth complete a reflections sheet so they can provide immediate feedback for staff and volunteers to disseminate. The surveys identify internal and external assets in numerous categories including Support, Empowerment, Boundaries/Expectations, Behavior, Constructive use of Time, Commitment to Learning, Positive Values, Social Competencies, and Positive Identity.
Teens meet in person three days a week from 4:00pm-6:00pm with identified days for tutoring, homework assistance, health & wellness, guest speakers, field trips, & development activities. Snacks and meals are provided for the teens at each meeting.
The current session began October 3rd and The Kingsley Association is still accepting applications and participants for programming.
Contact Phil Williams at 412-661-8751 with all inquiries.
core 5 themes
Public speaking
Teens will learn specific techniques to assist them in preparation and delivery of a quality speech. Teens will deliver a speech in front of their peers and adults and receive constructive feedback. This is a major skill that all teens need to improve upon as they embark upon life as adults.
Post-secondary preparation
Teens will receive assistance in preparing for college, trade school, workforce or any other field. Professionals from all walks will share tips and information with students.
Life Skills
Teens will be taught how to cook basic meals, clean, iron, wash clothes and perform other daily tasks that are often ignored.
Job preparation
Teens will learn interviewing skills and have mock sessions with adults with peer feedback. The purpose is to teach relaxation techniques and incorporate public speaking tips to ensure clear, concise answers when in an interview session.
Financial Literacy
Teens will be taught the basics of how to manage a checkbook and how to accurately record transactions to avoid overdraws. Usage of an ATM machine will be discussed as well as how to read and understand tax withholding on paychecks.
EXCITING FIELD TRIPS!
Additional themes
Along with the 5 core themes to the Teen L.E.A.D. program, there are eleven additional themes that are touched on throughout the program. While the Core 5 tend to be the main focus, we feel that the themes below deserve to be discussed as well.
 Najee Harris with Teen L.E.A.D. |  Little Q&A with Steelers reporters |  Teen L.E.A.D. visits Howard University |
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 George Pickens at training camp with Teen L.E.A.D. |  Steelers Training Camp Photo Op |  Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Exploration |
 Popping a Squat at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden |  Teen L.E.A.D. Bowling Action |  Hitting a pose in front of Chuck Berry's car at the National Museum of African American History |
 Closing Ceremony Festivities |  Teen LEAD participants caught in deep thought |  More of George Pickens at Training Camp with Teen L.E.A.D. |
 Hanging out before we tour the National Museum of African American History and Culture |