Meet Indiana’s new diploma standards and boost district funding
220 Youth Leadership delivers scalable work-based learning and flexible, standards-aligned courses that meet Indiana’s new diploma requirements without extra workload.
The 220 Solution
3 ways to fulfill graduation requirements fast
Work-Based Learning
High-quality WBL without placement barriers.
Students become remote interns here at 220 Youth Leadership. No transportation challenges, no employer shortages, and no limited industry variety.
Students engage in career discovery as they rotate through departments such as marketing, sales, finance, product design, and app development.
Live coaching sessions connect students with Industry Professionals: WBL coaches, 220YL executives, and impactful industry leaders.
220 serves as the employer and evaluator. Schools simply monitor while we manage implementation.
Flexible Mini Courses
Flexible, competency-based credit.
Students demonstrate mastery without seat-time restrictions.
Courses are self-paced or teacher-facilitated.
Project-based content connects directly to postsecondary readiness.
Ideal for students with busy schedules, elective needs, or credit recovery.
One Semester Courses
Required credits, fully prepared.
Aligned to Indiana Academic Standards: Computer Science, Personal Finance, Preparing for College & Careers.
Classroom-ready with lesson plans, pacing guides, and on-demand instructor training.
Weekly office hours ensure ongoing support so teachers are never left on their own.
All programs are designed for compliance and funding success
Honors Plus Seal: Supports Direct Admit eligibility and generates $2,495 per student.
CTE Reimbursement: $500–$714 per student
New School Accountability Model (draft): Aligned to Student Success Indicators for high school.
Why Districts Choose 220YL
- Turnkey & flexible: Unlimited 8th–12th grade access, SSO, LMS-friendly, unlimited seats
- Staffing relief: Use periods you already have; we do the heavy lifting on WBL evaluation
- Funding aligned: Clear paths to $500 CTE and $2,495 Honors Seal Plus
- Equity & access: Works for rural, transportation-limited, EL, and special education students
- Career exposure that scales: Live coaching, founder Q&As, and rotating industry spotlights
Outcomes (What changes for students)
Based on student surveys across 220 programs, 91–95% report stronger confidence in:
in their ability to create a life that excites them.
in their understanding of a resume and how it can help them accomplish their goals.
in their ability to accomplish their professional goals.
in their ability to be entrepreneurially creative and solve problems.
in their ability to achieve their financial goals.
People Say 220 Is
Second to None
“Traditional education teaches you what they think you need to know. 220 allows you to discover the possibilities within you.”
Dr. Raed Elaydi
Tenured Professor of Entrepreneurship
“Before, I saw myself as unmotivated, didn’t really care about anything. I see a purpose in life now. I feel more motivated and actually want to work hard.”
Drew C.
Musician, 220 Student
“220 has been a game changer for our organization. It has provided us with incredible tools to equip, empower and encourage young people.”
Gerald Williams
Founder, Directed Initiatives for Youth
“Some of my students are attending Mizzou right now because 220. These are not kids that would be looked at like the super high flyers. But they’re becoming the super high-flyers because of their goal-setting skills they learned in 220.”
Katie Schiefelbein
Tiger Academy Site Director
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Our program is fully aligned with Indiana’s Work-Based Learning Guidance. Districts use it for both 75- and 150-hour requirements, with WBL reporting provided.
Your district receives unlimited licenses across grades 8–12—no per-seat fees, no add-ons.
Yes. All courses are available in 200+ languages and include built-in supports for students receiving special education services.
Absolutely. Districts frequently implement simulated WBL during zero hour, period 8, after school, or hybrid models. This flexibility is especially helpful for Honors Seal+ students balancing demanding schedules.
220YL is primarily aligned with Workplace Simulation and Industry-Developed Team Challenge, with partial alignment to Micro-Internship, Technical Internship, and Academic Internship.
Yes. When implemented during the school year with proper documentation and instruction time, 220YL qualifies for Graduation Seals and can fulfill pathway requirements.
Yes—but to receive CTE reimbursement, the program must be delivered during the academic year and within the school day using approved course codes and instructional blocks.
