Programs Built to
Create Real Change
Three structured formats. One purpose. Giving youth the ability to be heard — in every room, in every moment, for the rest of their lives.
Why It Works
Structured.
Progressive.
Proven.
Most youth are not struggling because they lack intelligence or capability. They are struggling because no one has ever given them a controlled environment to build their voice — and kept the pressure low enough to let them grow.
Voices Still Speaking is not a general public speaking workshop. It is a targeted communication development framework — built specifically for students who are present, capable, and engaged internally, but remain unheard externally.
Every format below is structured to produce measurable results. You will see the shift. The students will feel it. The data will confirm it.
Program Formats
Three Pathways.
One Continuum.
Each format is complete on its own. Together, they form a pipeline from first voice to leadership.
Program Format 01
One-Day Intensive
Voices Ignited
Confidence activation and first-voice ownership. Designed for youth who have never had a structured space to speak — this intensive creates that moment in a single, powerful session. Every participant walks out having done something they did not believe they could do.
- A lived experience of speaking in front of others — completed
- A structured communication method applied immediately
- Pre and post comfort rating documenting their own shift
- Certificate of Completion presented in the room
Program Format 02
Four-Week Program
Foundational Series
A progressive, week-by-week framework that builds verbal confidence, structured expression, and social presence. Each session builds directly on the last. The program ends with a real speech — delivered in front of the group — and a written outcome report delivered to your organization.
- Measurably increased verbal participation, pre and post documented
- Reduced speaking hesitation in group and structured environments
- Live speech delivered in front of peers — on record
- 90-Day Return Engagement — a complimentary follow-up to track progress, reinforce growth, and keep your speakers on trajectory
Program Format 03
Eight-Week Program
Full Development Track
The flagship Voices Still Speaking experience. Students move from foundational confidence through technical communication skill and into leadership-level application. The program ends with participants delivering in front of a live audience — not just a classroom. Built for lasting behavioral change.
- Full written outcome report across all five tracked indicators
- Technical communication skills — pacing, delivery, structure
- Leadership identity built through peer mentorship and real authority
- Public showcase — a moment participants carry for the rest of their lives
- 90-Day Return Engagement — a complimentary follow-up to sustain momentum, track your Lighthouse speakers, and measure lasting impact
These are not projections.
This already happened.
In our delivered pilot session, participants self-rated their speaking comfort on a scale of 1 to 10. The average went from 3.5 before the program to 7 after a single session. Documented, real, and immediate.
How We Measure It
Every program is built
around documented growth.
Pre and Post Self-Assessment
Participants rate themselves across five speaking confidence indicators before the program begins and again at the final session. Change is documented and delivered to your organization.
Facilitator Observation Log
Each session includes structured observation notes tracking participation frequency, avoidance behaviors, and visible confidence indicators per participant. Nothing is left to interpretation.
Final Presentation Milestone
Every program ends with each participant delivering a structured speech or personal statement. Not a worksheet — a live demonstration of growth in front of the room.
The Full Continuum
One Cohort.
One Trajectory.
The three formats work together as a pipeline — moving youth from entry-level participation to leadership-level presence.
Entry Point
Youth experience the One-Day Intensive — a single powerful session that creates the first moment of real voice.
Development
High-engagement participants advance into the Four-Week Series to build consistency, structure, and ownership.
Leadership
Those demonstrating consistent growth move into the Eight-Week Track — and finish with a public showcase in front of an audience they choose.
Ready to Move Forward
Let's Bring This
to Your Youth.
Tell us which format fits your program. We handle everything from there — curriculum, facilitation, materials, assessment, and outcomes reporting. All of it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You
Need to Know
If your question isn't here, reach out directly. We respond to every inquiry personally.
Voices Still Speaking is designed for youth who are present, capable, and engaged internally — but remain unheard externally. This includes students who struggle with low confidence, fear of participation, hesitation in group settings, or speech-related challenges such as stuttering. It is not a general public speaking program. It is a targeted communication development framework built for students who are consistently overlooked or underheard.
The Lighthouse is the leadership layer of the Eight-Week Full Development Track. After students have built foundational confidence and developed technical communication skills, The Lighthouse is where they step into ownership. Participants take on peer mentorship roles, engage with guest facilitators who are professionals in high-stakes communication fields, and ultimately deliver a final showcase speech in front of an audience of their choosing. The Lighthouse represents the moment a student stops practicing voice — and starts leading with it.
The One-Day Intensive is a single 1.5 to 2-hour session — a powerful entry point that creates a first moment of real voice for participants. The Four-Week Foundational Series builds on that through weekly progressive sessions, ending with a live speech and written outcome report. The Eight-Week Full Development Track is the flagship experience — taking students from foundational confidence through technical skill and into leadership-level communication, culminating in a public showcase. Each format is complete on its own and designed to work together as a pipeline.
Every program includes structured pre and post self-assessments across five speaking confidence indicators, facilitator observation logs tracking participation frequency and behavioral shifts per session, and a final speech milestone delivered live in front of the group. At the close of every engagement, a written Post-Program Outcome Summary is delivered to your organization documenting individual and group-level growth. In our delivered pilot, participants self-rated their speaking comfort at an average of 3.5 out of 10 before the program and 7 out of 10 after a single session.
Included at no additional cost with the Four-Week and Eight-Week programs, the 90-Day Return Engagement is a complimentary one-hour follow-up session scheduled within 90 days of program completion. It is designed to reconnect participants with the framework, track continued growth since the program ended, reinforce communication behaviors, and identify which students are ready to advance to the next level. For Eight-Week graduates, this session specifically tracks Lighthouse speakers and measures lasting behavioral impact.
Our model is built around quality of impact, not volume. The optimal cohort size is 10 to 15 participants, where impact is highest and each student receives meaningful attention. Programs accommodate up to 20 participants with a single facilitator. Groups of 21 or more require a second facilitator, and an adjusted rate applies. We do not compromise the participant experience by overfilling a session.
Very little. We need a designated, consistent space for program delivery — no special setup required, just chairs arranged in a circle or semi-circle. Your organization provides a primary point of contact for scheduling, assistance identifying and enrolling participants, and support integrating sessions into your existing programming calendar. All curriculum, materials, facilitators, assessments, and outcome reporting are provided entirely by Voices Still Speaking.
Programs are led by Voices Still Speaking certified facilitators, including founder Abdul Haye. Every format also includes access to guest facilitators — professionals whose daily work demands high-stakes communication. This includes school principals and educators, business and client-facing professionals, community leaders and advocates, and nurses and healthcare professionals. Guest facilitators are selected to match the cohort and context, giving participants a living example of how voice becomes leverage in the real world.
Yes. Bilingual Spanish support is available to expand access and participation. If your youth population includes Spanish-speaking students, we can accommodate that within our delivery structure. Reach out during the partnership conversation to discuss specific language needs for your cohort.
Yes. Voices Still Speaking is built for flexible delivery. Sessions can be integrated as in-class support, small group intervention, or afterschool and community programming. We work around your existing schedule to minimize disruption while maximizing consistency. For Parks and Recreation departments and community organizations, sessions are designed to slot directly into your existing youth programming calendar.
The Eight-Week Full Development Track is designed for lasting behavioral change — not just a temporary boost. After completion, participants receive their Certificate of Completion, a full written outcome report, and a 90-Day Return Engagement session. For organizations committed to long-term impact, we discuss ongoing engagement structures, including repeat cohorts, peer mentorship continuation, and Lighthouse-level opportunities for advanced participants. The goal is a sustainable model that continues to grow with your youth population.
Getting started is straightforward. Reach out through the contact page or directly at info@voicesstillspeaking.org or (302) 277-3440. From there, we have a brief conversation to identify which program format best fits your organization, confirm cohort size and scheduling, and align on a start date. We handle everything from that point forward. There is no complicated onboarding — just a conversation and a commitment to your youth.