Project VOYCE

What Project VOYCE does

Project VOYCE (Voices of Youth Creating Equity) is a Denver, Colorado-based nonprofit founded in 2006 in response to the closure of Manual High School. It delivers a portfolio of youth leadership development programs serving youth ages 10–26 across Denver and Aurora, Colorado, with a stated focus on Black, Indigenous, and youth of color. The program stack includes Seed2Lead (grades 4–5, with Aurora Public Schools), Jr. CEO's (middle school), CEO's (three tiers spanning high school through young adults not in school, ages 14–24), LeadHERship (girls in grades 9–12, co-designed with The Queue), ATHLEAD (youth athletes), Leadership Facilitation Training, and the newer Build Your Future (BYF) college/career readiness workshop. Content is grounded in Franklin Covey's 7 Habits curriculum and integrates trauma-informed therapy delivered by licensed clinical social workers, with programs offered free or on a case-by-case scholarship basis.

The organization operates with 18 employees and a lean governance structure (Executive Director Dr. Shakari Hood, Board Chair Kenny Smith, plus board members Jonathan Marenus and Nicole Stone). Distribution occurs through school-based delivery, community partner sites (The Conflict Center, Garden Plaza of Aurora), and the Project VOYCE facility at 2900 Downing St., with virtual Friday sessions for BYF. The business model is donation- and grant-funded, leveraging the Colorado Gives platform, with no disclosed tuition or fee revenue. There is no technology product, no proprietary software platform, and no AI/ML capabilities; the value proposition rests entirely on credentialed human delivery (certified Franklin Covey trainers, licensed clinicians), a culturally responsive proprietary curriculum, and a 19-year community footprint in the Denver–Aurora metropolitan area.

Name

Project VOYCE

Legal name

Project VOYCE

Website

https://projectvoyce.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Project VOYCE is a Denver-based nonprofit, founded in 2006, that runs a portfolio of free youth leadership programs—Seed2Lead, Jr. CEO's, CEO's, LeadHERship, ATHLEAD, and Build Your Future—for youth ages 10–26 in Denver and Aurora, Colorado, integrating Franklin Covey curriculum with trauma-informed therapy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Leadership Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

Keywords

• Youth leadership development
• Community youth programs
• After-school programs
• College career readiness
• Social-emotional learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Nonprofit organization funded through donations (Colorado Gives platform mentioned) and likely grant funding from foundations supporting youth development and equity initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Project VOYCE is a nonprofit youth leadership development organization that delivers tiered, in-person and virtual programming for youth ages 10-26 in the Denver and Aurora, Colorado metropolitan area. Its portfolio includes Seed2Lead (elementary), Jr. CEO's (middle school), CEO's (high school/young adults), LeadHERship (young women), ATHLEAD (youth athletes), Leadership Facilitation Training, and Build Your Future (college/career readiness) — all grounded in the Franklin Covey 7 Habits framework with integrated trauma-informed behavioral health support. Programs are offered free or at low cost to participants and are funded through donations and grants.

Product overview

Project VOYCE operates as a portfolio of youth leadership development programs rather than a unified software product. Its core offerings include Seed2Lead (elementary summer program), Jr. CEO's (middle school), CEO's (high school/young adult with three tiers), LeadHERship (girls' empowerment), ATHLEAD (athletic leadership), Leadership Facilitation Training, and Build Your Future (career preparation). Programs are grounded in Franklin Covey's 7 Habits curricula and emphasize healing-centered, equity-driven youth development across Denver and Aurora communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Seed2Lead: An 8-week after-school leadership program for 4th and 5th graders, partnered with Aurora Public Schools, facilitated by certified Franklin Covey trainers.
• Jr. CEO's
• CEO's
• LeadHERship
• ATHLEAD
• Build Your Future (BYF)
• Leadership Facilitation Training

Products and services

• Seed2Lead Summer Leadership Program A summer leadership program for students rising 3rd–6th grade featuring hands-on leadership development, team-building experiences, and intergenerational mentorship, grounded in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Teens framework. June sessions hosted at Garden Plaza of Aurora; July sessions hosted at The Conflict Center in Denver.
• Jr. CEO's Program A middle-school leadership program serving as the pipeline bridge into the CEO's high-school tier, offering social-emotional learning through therapy, journaling, and interactive challenges facilitated by certified Franklin Covey 7 Habits trainers. Includes every-other-week group therapy with a licensed clinician.
• CEO's Program A culturally responsive, tiered leadership and behavioral health initiative for youth ages 14–24 with three tracks: High School (14–18), College/Occupational Students (18–24), and Young Adults Not In School (18–24). Incorporates accredited leadership curricula, peer mentorship certification, trauma-informed therapy, and completion incentives.
• LeadHERship An immersive workshop co-designed with The Queue for young women in grades 9th–12th, combining reflective sessions, leadership development, and holistic wellness practices to build confidence, advocacy skills, and community connection. Annual event scheduled for May 2, 2026.
• ATHLEAD A workshop program designed to develop youth athletes into equitable, emotionally intelligent leaders, integrating sportsmanship, leadership, mental health, and cultural awareness with workforce readiness skills.
• Leadership Facilitation Training A training program that equips emerging youth leaders and staff with facilitation skills rooted in equity, authenticity, and community care, teaching culturally responsive leadership and techniques for guiding inclusive conversations.
• Build Your Future (BYF) A free workshop series providing support with college essays, resumes, cover letters, interview readiness, and career guidance for students. Sessions take place at Project VOYCE with Friday sessions held virtually. Financial support available on a case-by-case basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seed2Lead: Students identify personal strengths and leadership qualities, demonstrate empathy and fairness
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and historical.

• Aurora Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership for Seed2Lead after-school program, an 8-week leadership development program for 4th and 5th graders. Program is facilitated at school locations and Garden Plaza of Aurora, serving as a feeder pipeline into Project VOYCE's Jr. CEO's initiative.
• The QueuecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-design partner for LeadHERship program, an immersive workshop for young women in grades 9th-12th. Collaboration bridges PV's equity and advocacy expertise with The Queue's focus on empowerment and belonging.
• The Conflict CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner hosting July sessions for Seed2Lead summer program, providing facility for engaging leadership development activities.
• Garden Plaza of AurorasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacility partner hosting June sessions for Seed2Lead summer program with 5-hour daily leadership development activities.
• Franklin CoveycoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides certified 7 Habits curriculum (7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Teens) used across all Project VOYCE programs for leadership development framework.
• YouthBizhistoricalStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization co-founded with Project VOYCE in 2006 by a former teacher and YouthBiz founder in response to Manual High School closure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/project-voyce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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