Allen/Ortiz has also developed specialized curriculums that serve as a strong foundation for the training needs of our clients. These curriculums are designed to assist programs in training youth to take leadership roles in their programs, in branding and marketing their message and program, in event planning, the development of key messages, working with the media and a plethora of other more specialized skills youth programs will benefit from.

Combined with the enthusiasm, passion and dedication present in each staff member, our presentations are innovative in style yet consistently effective.

Project MELTdown

Unifying the study of Media and Marketing, Empowerment and Education, Leadership and Legislation with a touch of Teambuilding, Project MELTdown is our premiere comprehensive youth advocacy curriculum. Whether aimed at experienced advocates looking to broaden their understanding of all aspects of empowerment/advocacy or youth new to the field, Project MELTdown adapts to its audience; providing outcomes generally found after a number trainings, in one potent program.

Training the Trainer Programs

Youth developed and youth led presentations and trainings are often the most effective way to get information to a group of teens. As a part of our Train the Trainer Programs,our staff works closely with your most experienced and passionate youth to help them plan, research and design presentations and trainings for their fellow group members. Whether its classroom presentations at their local schools or a full week summit for youth across the state, our staff will work side by side with your youth not only in the development of the presentations, but will also train them to be effective presenters, and in some cases even present with them.

Out of Thin Air

Allen Ortiz staff have participated in the founding of dozens of state and national social change campaigns. Whether it's a local grassroots organization you are looking to start, or a national social marketing campaign you want to launch, our staff has a program series that will help your group members plan, define and launch your program from scratch.

Grassroots Activism and Advocacy

For more details on our activism and advocacy curriculums see grassroots

Skills Building Workshops

There are many other specific skill sets that you may find helpful for a particular project or goal your organization is working towards. Although not comprehensive, the following is a list of skill building workshops often requested by our clients

•  Working with the Media

•  Speaking to your legislature

•  Empowering Youth

•  Recruit and Retain

•  Public Speaking

•  Teambuilding

•  Running an effective Meeting

•  Leadership

•  Brand Development