Enrollment
Why should I join?
Earn and Learn
Get compensated for your time while learning valuable skills through a creative & supportive curriculum.
Access to grants
Gain access to grants and interest-free loans available exclusively to Seen&Heard students, helping you pursue your education and career goals.*
License to Drive
Graduates of our program who are 18 years of age and older are eligible to enroll in our free driver’s education program which includes study groups, behind the wheel training and DMV navigation.
Personal Growth & Confidence
Strengthen your emotional regulation, mindfulness, and effective communication skills in a supportive, trauma-informed environment that prioritizes your individual growth.
Creative Expression & Community
Build lasting connections, showcase your creative talents, and collaborate with peers who share your experiences and ambitions.
Career Development Opportunities
Graduate with a professional portfolio, certificate of completion, and personalized letter of recommendation from the Seen&Heard CEO to support your future career or educational pathways.
Self Refer
Are you ready for your new stage? We think you are!
Seen&Heard is an 18-week earn-and-learn professional development program with creativity at its core. You will meet weekly with your cohort to work, practice, and create together. Everyone is needed and everyone is valued. Two teachers guide you through concepts like mindfulness, emotional regulation, effective communication, and self-confidence with creativity at the center of every lesson. Students remain in the same cohort to deepen relationships and build upon concepts learned while also adding more advanced skills as the weeks continue. At the end of the 18 weeks, students have the opportunity to participate in a graduation reception where student projects are shared and accomplishments recognized publicly. Graduates will receive a certificate of completion and a letter of recommendation from the CEO. Active students are eligible for financial grants and scholarships.*
Refer Someone Else
Are you an advocate, social worker, or mentor assisting a young person who’s been impacted by the child welfare or juvenile justice system? Are they between the ages of 16 and 23? If so, fill out this referral form to connect your youth to Seen&Heard!
* All requests made are subject to review and approval. Qualifying students must reside in the Greater Los Angeles Area and meet all eligibility criteria set forth by Seen&Heard and its funding partners. Grant availability is contingent upon funding, and not all requests are guaranteed to be approved. Awards are determined based on individual need, program participation, and available resources at the time of the request.