Our Impact
At Blue Diamonds Training and Consulting, Inc., we are dedicated to empowering youth ages 11–24 by fostering literacy and promoting academic success. Our focus is on building strong literacy skills through fun, engaging, and personalized activities.
We Start At The Root
We believe that success begins with a strong foundation. That’s why we engage youth in honest, real-world conversations about overcoming obstacles, setting goals, and making positive choices. By addressing challenges such as self-doubt, financial barriers, and social pressures, we equip them with the resilience, confidence, and purpose needed to thrive in their careers and communities.
We Train
Hands-on experience is key to workforce readiness. We offer practical training and industry-recognized certifications in culinary arts, cleaning services, technology & data science, and renewable energy. Youth gain valuable trade skills, preparing them for immediate employment, entrepreneurship, or further education. Our goal is to create self-sufficient individuals who can build lasting careers and financial stability.
We Educate
Education is more than academics—it’s about real-world preparation. Our leadership and workforce development programs provide structured training in professional skills, business development, and financial literacy. We ensure that every participant is career-ready by offering job placement support, networking opportunities, and guidance in entrepreneurship, homeownership, and wealth-building strategies.
We Mentor
Success is not achieved alone. Our mentorship and coaching programs connect youth with experienced professionals, business leaders, and industry experts who offer guidance, encouragement, and real-world insights. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, group mentorship, or industry workshops, we provide personalized support to help participants achieve their personal, financial, and career goals.
Our numbers that speak
Blue Diamonds Training and Consulting, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2022. Through Girls Who Lead, our signature program, we serve approximately 75 girls and young women ages 11–24 each year, in three cohorts of 25.
Our Partners
Girls Who Lead — Registration Open for 2027
Girls Who Lead, our signature leadership and mentoring program, is enrolling now for 2027 — completely free of charge. After-school and summer program for girls in grades 6–12, meeting at Linc Up Gallery in Grand Rapids, starting Monday, January 4, 2027. Family orientations on Google Meet: Saturday, December 12 and Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM — register to receive your invitation.
About the Program — Girls Who Lead empowers girls to become confident, educated, and purpose-driven leaders through mentorship, education, life skills development, and leadership training. We equip every girl with the tools, support, and sisterhood she needs to succeed in school, life, and leadership.
Program Pathway — Elementary Girls: Building confidence, character, and foundational leadership skills. Middle School Girls: Strengthening self-esteem, academic success, and positive decision making. High School Girls: Preparing for college, careers, leadership, and lifelong success.
Program Experiences — Mentorship & Sisterhood · Leadership Development · College Tours · Financial Literacy · STEM Exploration · Community Service · Etiquette & Confidence · Health & Wellness · Entrepreneurship · Field Trips & Exposure Experiences
These materials were made possible by the OST Grants Program awarded by MiLEAP.
