Young Adults - Ages 18 to 25 

The Comeback Academy Adult Program is a 10-week, cohort-based experience designed specifically for Alternative Learning Center (ALC) students ages 18 and older who are working toward diploma completion while navigating adult responsibilities.

This program supports students who may be balancing school with work, family, housing instability, or past system involvement. The focus is on structure, accountability, academic readiness, and post-graduation planning.

Weekly Curriculum Overview

• Week 1: Reset, Ownership & Direction
  Clarifying goals, expectations, and accountability.
  
  

• Week 2: Learning How Adults Learn
  Memory techniques, study systems, and applied learning.
  
  

• Week 3: Structure, Discipline & Time Management
  Building routines that support graduation and stability.
  
  

• Week 4: Communication, Boundaries & Professionalism
  Self-advocacy, workplace expectations, and conflict navigation.
  
  

• Week 5: Education & Career Pathways
  College, skilled trades, unions, military, and workforce options.
  
  

• Week 6: Financial Stability & Life Skills
  Budgeting, banking, credit basics, and planning ahead.
  
  

• Week 7: Community, Service & Civic Awareness
  Understanding systems, resources, and belonging.
  
  

• Week 8: Decision-Making, Accountability & Consequences
  Navigating adult choices with long-term impact.
  
  

• Week 9: Capstone Preparation & Transition Planning
  Resume support, interview readiness, and next-step mapping.
  
  

• Week 10: Capstone Trek & Reflection
  Visits to employers, colleges, training centers, and cultural spaces.
  
  

Graduates join the Comeback Academy alumni community, with access to mentorship and ongoing opportunities.