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Our Story and Our Mission In the face of the pressing problems that exist in the world, we created Shoulder-to-Shoulder in 2007 to give students an avenue to explore real-world answers to a pressing question: “What can we do?” What began as a program with one school, 30 students, and three NGO partners has grown…
What is Ethical Leadership and Why It Matters What does it take to inspire a new generation of leaders who make decisions not only for personal gain but also for the greater good? This is the essence of ethical leadership—a style of leadership that prioritizes integrity, responsibility, and a socially conscious purpose. Leadership is simply…
Featured Image: (L-R) Shoulder-to-Shoulder alums Carter Thomas, Mollie White, and Emmanuel Daudu co-host a student session at the Ethical Leadership Forum in Vail, Colorado, 2024. Mollie White and Emmanuel Daudu also serve on the organization’s Board of Directors. Defining the Shoulder-to-Shoulder Alumni Network: Building Ethical Leadership After the Initial Field Study For Shoulder-to-Shoulder alumni, the…
In our modern society, two things are true: Businesses can have a profoundly positive effect on society. Young people respond to moral examples. Shoulder-to-Shoulder is weaving these truths together. Our partnership with the socially conscious Pinnacle Mountain Homes, based in Frisco, Colorado, perfectly illustrates this concept. Pinnacle Mountain Homes is far from your average construction…
Culture of Safety: How Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder Keeps Teens Safe on International Service Learning Trips International travel can be a life-changing experience for students, opening their eyes to different cultures, lifestyles, and social challenges. However, safety should always remain a top priority when young people engage in field studies studies abroad. At Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder, a safety…
The Top Ten Reasons Teens Choose Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder As travel programs become more available for teens worldwide, Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder has stood out as a preferred choice for those seeking meaningful service with unique global experiences. The organization attracts hundreds of student applicants yearly, with over 1,200 enrolled in the past decade, thanks to its blend…
Leadership skills are a crucial piece of the college application puzzle. While high school classes prepare you academically, leadership programs equip you with the real-world tools to succeed outside the classroom. Field Studies that foster ethical leadership skills require opportunities for students to experience, process, and reflect on how leaders address the problems of tomorrow….