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Core Program

Youth Mentoring

The heartbeat of everything we do. Structured relationships between youth and mentors who invest in growth — slipping in life advice almost unnoticed.

Ages

10–18

Location

Greater Loudoun County

Format

1-on-1 & Group

Cost

Cost — Call for Details

About the Program

TFO's Youth Mentoring program pairs young people ages 10–18 with experienced, community-vetted mentors who show up consistently. Our mentors discuss basketball as long as the youth wants — and slip in life advice almost unnoticed.

What Mentors Work On

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Self-awareness and situational awareness

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Confidence and self-esteem building

3

Critical thinking and decision-making

4

Academic accountability and goal-setting

5

Community care and contribution

6

Emotional regulation and coping skills

"You'll discuss basketball as long as they want, but slip in life advice almost unnoticed."

— Dr. Ofaron, School Administrator

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Creative Art Futures

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Arts Enrichment

Creative Art Futures

A 12-week arts enrichment journey for ages 7–18. Seven creative modules. One goal — unlock expression and build a voice worth hearing.

Ages

7–18

Duration

12 Weeks

Cohorts

2 Per Year

Cost/Student/Wk

~$45

About the Program

Creative Art Futures is TFO's flagship arts enrichment program — a 12-week cohort experience for youth ages 7–18. Students explore seven creative modules, building imagination, self-expression, and confidence through hands-on practice and community exhibits.

The Seven Modules

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Drawing & Illustration

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Painting — color theory and expression

3

Sculpture & 3D Design

4

Mixed Media & Collage

5

Digital Art & Design Tools

6

Photography & Visual Journalism

7

Community Exhibit & Presentation

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STEAM Activities

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STEAM Education

STEAM Activities

Hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math — powered by curiosity, delivered with the TSJ Foundation.

Ages

8–18

Partner

TSJ Foundation

Cost

Cost — Call for Details

About the Program

TFO's STEAM Activities program delivers immersive, hands-on experiences in partnership with the TSJ Foundation — including robotics, AI, and simulation technology. Every session connects classroom concepts to real-world application.

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Robotics design and programming

2

Artificial intelligence concepts

3

Simulation technology

4

Engineering challenges & design thinking

5

Math in motion — applied STEAM projects

6

Innovation showcases

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Short Film Program

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Film & Storytelling

Short Film Program

From script to screen. Students master the full arc of film production and showcase their stories at TFO's annual film festival.

Ages

12–18

Culmination

Annual Film Festival

Cost

Cost — Call for Details

About the Program

TFO's Short Film Program takes young storytellers through the complete film production process — from concept through screening at the annual TFO film festival. It's about finding a voice, taking it seriously, and sharing it with the world.

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Story development & concept ideation

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Scriptwriting & storyboarding

3

Production roles — directing, camera, sound

4

Filming & on-set collaboration

5

Editing, color & post-production

6

Annual film festival screening & Q&A

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Workforce Development

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Career Readiness

Workforce Development

A mentor-guided pathway from education to employment. TFO job coaches walk each young adult through WIOA, career training, and the skills to compete and win.

Ages

16–24

Partner

WIOA / VA Career Works

Training Access

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About the Program

TFO's Workforce Development program closes the gap between education and employment — with a mentor serving as a personal job coach who walks each young adult through every step of the process. WIOA access is embedded directly inside the program, giving eligible youth access to federally funded career training and employment services through Virginia Career Works Northern.

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Career interests assessment & goal-setting

2

WIOA eligibility & enrollment support

3

Training provider selection (428+ programs)

4

Resume building & professional identity

5

Interview preparation & mock sessions

6

Active job search with mentor accountability

7

First 90-day check-ins & ongoing support

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Youth Mentoring

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