Our evidence based and informed frameworks integrate the Success Sequence, and Training for Purpose programs to equip young people with the tools they need to thrive in school, relationships, and life.

Together, these approaches support:

  • Improved academic engagement and persistence

  • Healthier relationships and life choices

  • Increased readiness for workforce participation and economic stability

Why These Programs Work.

  • The Success Sequence is a three-step research-aligned framework provided to students proven to help decrease their chances of being in poverty by 97%.

    1. Graduate high school.

    2. Get a full time job.

    3. Marry before having children.

    Students suggest character traits needed to complete the sequence and the benefits of each step— highlighting the importance of building a firm foundation in preparation for the family and/or lifestyle they want.

  • Built to Last provides visuals and representations to help students see the value in interpersonal relationships and their relationship with self. This program helps students identify, value, and manage their internal assets—much like a personal bank account for life skills.

The Success Sequence and Built to Last are not one-time lessons—they are tools young people carry forward. By strengthening internal assets, emotional intelligence, and intentional decision-making, these programs equip youth to navigate challenges, relationships, education, and careers with confidence.

Because success isn’t accidental, it’s built.

See our approach

Watch some of our Leadership Team members break down the Success Sequence!

Evidence at a glance.

  • 92% of participants reported increased confidence and goal clarity

  • 88% demonstrated improved decision-making and communication skills

  • 85% showed growth in emotional awareness and self-regulation

Where internal awareness (strengths, values, goals) meets practical impact (confidence and decision-making).

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  • Youth demonstrate improved decision-making by pausing to reflect, considering consequences, and choosing actions that align with positive life outcomes and long-term success.

  • Participants show measurable gains in emotional regulation, effective communication, and the ability to build and sustain healthy relationships.

  • Participants demonstrate high levels of student engagement, reflected in consistent attendance and completion rates of more than 75% across school and community settings.

Arkansas Expansion Overall Summary Report

Choosing to Excel served over 900 students across seven Arkansas schools, with more than 92% reporting a positive impact from our programming and fewer than 8% reporting little to no impact. Through engaging discussions on goal setting, healthy decision-making, optimal health, the Success Sequence, healthy relationships, and other life skills, students gain practical tools to make positive choices. These results demonstrate that C2E is creating measurable, lasting impact by equipping young people with the confidence and skills to build successful futures.

Funded in part by: Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB), and Division of Positive Youth Development

Current Events

  • Choosing to Excel 2026 Color Run

    This year’s annual Color Run, was dedicated to a special young man in our community. Terrence Blake, a recent Conway High School graduate, is battling brain cancer. He has made a profound impact as a soccer player, musician, brother, son, and student. All proceeds from this event went to his family.

    #Running4Tee💚

    Recap

  • Leadership Team Takes Washington D.C.

    This summer, our Leadership Team took trip to the nation’s capitol to tell Arkansas lawmakers what's important to youth in the communities they serve.

    They made it known, “Nothing about us, without us”.

    Recap

  • C2E Summer Camp

    This year’s Summer Impact Camp was full of fun, foundations, and friends. Focusing on equipping our kids with resources to pour into their futures, our camp theme was “building your life’s toolbox”. Check out our recap video soon, and be sure to join us next year!

    Recap Video