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Growth Mindset Training

Building Stronger People,
Stronger Workplaces, Stronger Communities

Transforming Lives From the Inside Out

Technical skills may open doors, but mindset determines what happens once someone walks through them. That’s why we developed our Growth Mindset curriculum—a culturally grounded, trauma-informed program that helps individuals build the confidence, resilience, communication skills, and self-awareness needed to thrive at work and in life.

Our Growth Mindset curriculum isn’t simply something we teach—it’s the foundation of how we support every participant who comes through Touch A Heart. Developed through years of working alongside individuals overcoming barriers to employment, our curriculum has been shaped by lived experience, continuous learning, and real-world application. We continue to refine and strengthen it as we learn from each cohort, partner, and participant we serve.

Through guided discussions, experiential activities, mentorship, and reflection, participants learn that their past does not define their future—and that meaningful change begins with a single thought.

Whether we’re working with youth, job seekers, apprentices, or employers, our goal is the same: to help people recognize their potential and build the mindset to create lasting success and positive change.

Growth mindset and personal accountability

Take ownership, learn from challenges, and embrace opportunities to grow.

Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Understand yourself, recognize your emotions, and respond thoughtfully.

Resilience and perseverance

Stay strong, overcome challenges, and keep moving forward.

Effective communication

Express ideas clearly, listen with respect, and communicate with confidence.

Teamwork and collaboration

Work well with others, build trust, and contribute toward shared goals.

Goal-setting and problem-solving

Set meaningful goals, solve problems, and make thoughtful decisions.

Purpose, Belonging, and Confidence

Participants explore their purpose, strengthen their sense of belonging, and build the confidence to believe in their potential.

Each lesson encourages participants to reflect on their lived experiences while developing skills they can immediately apply at school, at work, in relationships, and in everyday life.

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Designed for Diverse Audiences

Our Growth Mindset curriculum is adaptable for a variety of audiences and settings, including:

  • Workforce development and job readiness programs
  • Schools and youth-serving organizations
    Justice-involved youth and adults
  • Apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs
  • Employers and workplace leadership teams
  • Community organizations and nonprofits

We tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of the audience while remaining rooted in dignity, empathy, and the belief that every person has the capacity to grow.

Growth Mindset in Action

Olomana School at the Hawaiʻi Youth Correctional Facility (HYCF)

Ongoing, In-Person Engagement
Twice a week during the school year since 2025

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Located in Kailua, HYCF is Hawaiʻi’s only secure correctional facility for youth. Olomana School provides educational services for students on campus, preparing them for successful transitions back into their communities.

Touch A Heart delivers its Growth Mindset curriculum to students, helping youth build self-awareness, resilience, confidence, and hope for the future.

BIA Hawaiʻi’s Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training (PACT)

In-Person, Eight-week Program Integration
Waimānalo Cohort — Spring 2026

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Touch A Heart partnered with BIA Hawaiʻi to deliver the Growth Mindset curriculum as part of its PACT program.

The instruction complemented hands-on construction training by strengthening communication, accountability, resilience, teamwork, self-awareness, and problem-solving.

Building Equity-Ready Workplaces for Employers

Two-part Workshop Series
Spring 2026

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Touch A Heart partnered with BIA Hawaiʻi to deliver workshops for employers and organizational leaders.

Participants gained practical tools for building more inclusive and supportive workplaces while strengthening communication, leadership, and employee engagement.

Approximately 20 leaders representing 12 organizations participated.

Participant Stories

"Joseph stood out to me because he was so young, and he came from the same neighborhood as some of our youth. He looked like our kids. I was so impressed with his demeanor and how openly he shared his journey. After their presentation, our students wanted to know if they were going to come back."

Lisa V. Special Education Teacher & Transition Coordinator, Olomana School

"I think one thing I learned from Touch a Heart was it's not how you start, but how you finish. I think they take different people, no matter where you came from or what you did in the past, and help you transform and improve yourself. And I think changing your mindset and knowing that you have the decision to change who you are for the future, for the better, is good."

 Aiden, PACT Participant

"I know that when I get comfortable, I get complacent, and I don't really do much to make changes to push myself, and that's where I was at before I took this program and listened to the lessons. Seeing the visuals helped me to understand if I want to make a change in my life, I have to start with where I am with my thoughts. And then those thoughts will make my actions translate into a change that I want to see."

Cory, PACT Participant

Partner With Us

Every community needs people who believe in second chances.

Whether you’re a school, nonprofit, employer, workforce development organization, or community partner, we’d love to explore how our Growth Mindset curriculum can support your participants or team.

Together, we can build stronger people, stronger workplaces, and stronger communities—one heart at a time.

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