The climb
Four stages. Four milestones.
Each stage holds six accomplishment steps. Complete the steps, earn the milestone, keep
climbing — or stop and stay where the growth is real. Stage one runs roughly 3–6
weeks; later stages flex to the group.
Stage one
Identity
See It
“I see who I am, I see who is around me, and I can see what needs to change.”
It starts with seeing yourself — who you are, what you carry, and what you were
made for. Then the people around you and the weight they add or lift. Only then the
problem itself, named honestly instead of by its symptom. Find proof that change is
possible, and make one small change now.
Milestone earnedVision Holder
Stage two
Purpose
Know Your Rights
“I know my rights — and how to use them.”
Civil rights in plain language. Choosing care and schooling. How to ask, document, and
escalate respectfully. Practiced through real-life role-play.
Milestone earnedSelf-Advocate
Stage three
Opportunity
Provide & Thrive
“I can build stability — and reach for my dream.”
Name the dream out loud. Job readiness, résumé, interview. Building your
own income online. The habits that protect the gains.
Milestone earnedProvider
Stage four
Leadership
Lead It
“I lead change, and I lift others as I climb.”
Own your story. Everyday leadership. Organizing and systems change scaled to the group.
Mentor someone one stage behind you.
Milestone earnedChangemaker