You Are Here… Now What?
While academic classes prepare students with the knowledge needed for testing success, college acceptance, and/or workplace skills, the purpose of “You Are Here … Now What? (YAHNW) is to increase the students’ potential for persistence and completion in their post-secondary education experiences and in achieving workplace/career success.
This is accomplished through:
Developing thoughtful and effective communication skills that lead to self-confidence and supportive, considerate interpersonal relationships.
Making judicious selections of post-secondary education opportunities and career aspirations through self-understanding and effective planning skills.
Our Three Pillars:
Engagement: Communication, Observation, Self Awareness
Confidence: The Power of Self Assurance
Persistence and Completion: The Keys to Achievement
The Heart of "You Are Here... Now What?"
Our mission is to help students grow into confident, capable, and community-minded individuals by focusing on three key areas:
Strong Communication Skills
We teach students how to be clear and confident communicators. They learn how to:
Understand different ways people communicate (not just with words).
Recognize hidden messages in media and advertising.
Identify the personal filters that affect how they speak and listen.
Use all five senses to better understand others.
Healthy Relationships
We help students build strong, supportive relationships by teaching them how to:
Understand the importance of connection with others.
Choose relationships that help them grow, both personally and professionally.
Communicate in ways that encourage trust, respect, and cooperation.
Meaningful Citizenship
We inspire students to be active, responsible members of their communities by helping them:
Understand the value of giving back.
See how their actions affect the world around them—locally, socially, and nationally.
Realize that being a good citizen is part of living a full, meaningful life.
Parent Testimonial:
"As a parent, I’ve watched my daughter struggle with confidence and connection in a world that moves too fast. This program didn’t just teach her how to speak—it taught her how to listen, think, and care. She comes home talking about real conversations, not just classwork. ‘You Are Here… Now What?’ gave her a voice and a sense of purpose. It’s been life-changing—for her and for our family."
Teacher Testimonial:
"In all my years of teaching, I’ve never seen a program that reaches students like this one does. It creates space for honest dialogue and self-discovery—things we don’t always have time for in a packed academic schedule. I’ve seen students come out of their shells, resolve conflicts on their own, and even lift each other up in ways that surprised me. It’s not just a class—it’s a community builder."
Education Leader Testimonial:
"‘You Are Here… Now What?’ fills a critical gap in modern education. It addresses what test scores can’t measure: emotional intelligence, communication, and citizenship. At a time when schools are struggling with disconnection and discipline, this program provides a foundation for real growth—in students and in school culture. Every district should consider this as part of their long-term student success strategy."
We are living through a quiet crisis: the breakdown of human connection. As our dependence on screens and social media grows, authentic communication is slipping away. Face-to-face conversations are being replaced with digital noise. Empathy is being lost behind keyboards. Disrespect, misunderstanding, and isolation are rising—all symptoms of a deeper issue: the disintegration of humanity in how we relate to one another.
The "You Are Here... Now What?" program by Outfluence was created to address this very problem. It brings students, educators, families, and communities back to the heart of what truly matters—real connection. Through meaningful conversation, collaborative learning, and the power of presence, this program re-centers communication as a human experience, not just a skill.
In today’s classrooms, we see the impact of digital dependence daily: increased conflict, disengagement, and a struggle to manage emotions. "You Are Here... Now What?" meets these challenges head-on—helping students rediscover the value of their voice, the importance of listening, and the strength found in respectful, others-focused relationships.
This is more than a curriculum. It’s a movement toward healing our communication, restoring our communities, and preparing the next generation to lead with empathy, purpose, and presence.
