CHOICES is highly acclaimed by teens, educators, and businesses alike.

Teens

"In my life, you have made a difference. I think that I have a better chance in the future."

"I learned that tests and things matter for your grades in high school, which affects the college that you go to, which affects your job, which affects your life."

"I really didn’t realize the importance of self-discipline in my life until you came. Now I know the role all these things play in my life now and in the future."

Educators

"It is a program desperately needed in the schools. The idea of choice and responsibility for their futures must be stressed."

"CHOICES is a wonderful, informative program that motivates the children and encourages them to make positive decisions that will help their future. It appeals as much to the college bound as to the potential dropout."

"Many students at this high school feel that they cannot succeed in life. CHOICES shows them that their achievement in school has a direct relationship with their jobs after school."

Businesses

“It’s a very, very good program. It’s well conceived, practical and gives a real-world perspective to young people about things they need to learn to be successful adults.” ~ John West, Executive Vice President, Santee Cooper (SC)

“This is a great way for companies to get their employees into the community, into the schools so they can make a difference. CHOICES has shown over the years that it can have a strong influence in people’s lives, and the results speak for themselves.” ~ John Gustafson, External Affairs Director, Verizon (WA)

Chambers

“The school districts love the information provided, and the teachers enjoy having the business community come into the classrooms to share the program and their personal experiences. The students love having someone new in the class for a few days and say they get a lot out of the program.” ~ Kristie Freed, St. Peters Chamber of Commerce (MO)

“Since implementing the CHOICES program, the Chamber has also become more active within the school district by implementing our HYDRO (Higginsville Youth Directing Realistic Opportunities). Our hope is that the Chamber's visibility with our youth will build a bridge between our ever growing retirement community and our youth as well as helping the youth understand the importance of community involvement.” ~ Teri Ray, Higginsville Chamber of Commerce (MO)

“Thanks for providing such a wonderful program, so professionally packaged and easy to present!! Keep up the good work!” ~ Stephanie Newland, Shoals Area Chamber of Commerce (AL)

Service Clubs

“We love the program and think it makes a difference in the lives of our students. I also think it helps the presenters feel as if they are sharing their time to make a difference.” ~ Shari Messinger, Rotary Club of Barboursville, (WV)

“CHOICES supports all the things we need to be doing for our youth. We've already seen a positive response. A student of ours went through the program and decided afterwards to start a service club in his High School!” ~ David Matty, Rotary Club of Mountain Home (AR)