Goal for Fishing in Environment / Nature under Skills Category for teenagers 14-18 years old to complete within 3 months: To improve my overall fishing skills by catching 3 different species of fish in natural waters within 3 months. I will attend a local Fishing 101 class to learn basic fishing techniques and join weekly fishing trips with experienced fishermen to practice and to learn skills. I will prioritize safety and follow the fishing regulations in my local area. Skills, Environment / Nature, Dog Training and Handlingread more
I will also attend additional 2 Body Attack technique classes each month. Goal: Within the next 3 months, I will improve my overall driving in life and vocational skills by successfully completing a local driver’s education program designed for teenagers aged 14-18. I will commit to enrolling in a program within the next 7 days and attending all class sessions. I will complete the program within 3 months and attend the driver’s test for certification. I will practice a minimum of 2 hours each week with a licensed driver to ensure that I fully understand the nuances of driving and can pass the test. Skills, Life and Vocational Skills, Democracy and Political Studiesread more
My goal for Hairdressing in Life and Vocational Skills under Skills category is to learn and demonstrate advanced hairdressing techniques and become certified as a hairdresser within 3 months. I will attend a hairdressing class at least three times a week for 2 hours each session and complete at least 4 advanced hairdressing projects outside of class. During the course of the 3 months, I will review and practice hairdressing theory and demonstrate the skills through the completion of written and practical assessments. Skills, Life and Vocational Skills, Furniture Restorationread more
My goal for Circus Skills in Performance under the Skills Category is to successfully master one acrobatic skill within 3 months and to present it in a live performance within 6 months. I will take an acrobatic class twice a week for 1.5 hours each session. Additionally, I will dedicate 1 hour, at least four days a week, to practice the skill at home. Skills, Performance, Baton Twirlingread more
My Goal for Agriculture/Farming in Environment/Nature under Skills Category is: To increase my knowledge and understanding of Sustainable Agriculture/Farming by completing an online course and attending 3-4 workshops within 6 months. I will select a course suitable for my age level and will develop a clear understanding of the concepts associated with sustainable agriculture/farming, including crop rotation and selection, soil health and maintenance, water conservation, pest management, and crop rotation. I will attend workshops to gain hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture/farming and apply the learned knowledge in real-life settings. Skills, Crafts, Otherread more
I will also receive feedbacks from my instructors and other competitors and take those into consideration to make sure that I improve. My goal for Motorsports in the Sports Skill category is to become an expert in Motorsports within 6 months. I will do this by participating in at least 2 Motorsports events and dedicating 4 hours a week to practice. I will research Motorsports techniques and rules, attend a professional racing course, and practice driving with an experienced racer at least one hour each week. I will also read related books and magazines to be up to date with the latest news and information in the motorsports field. I will document my progress and ask for feedback from seasoned racers to ensure that I reach my goal within the 6 months time frame. Skills, Sports related, Marksmanshipread more
My goal for Acting in Performance Skills under the Category of Skills is to become a more confident performer and demonstrate my improved acting skills within 3 months. To achieve this goal, I will take acting classes twice a week for 1 hour and practice my line memorization and technique for an additional hour each week. I will also attend local acting performances and performances in school to draw inspiration and observe the different techniques used in acting. At the end of 3 months, I will present an audition tape to showcase my improved skills and confidence. Musical Instrument, Other, Skillsread more
My goal is to become an expert pool player by making contact with 8-ball within 6 months. I will attend a professional pool class for 2 hours per week for the 6 months and dedicate 1 hour per day for practice. I will strive to improve my pool skills by playing with different peers and participating in weekly tournaments. I will participate in 2 National tournaments in the duration of 6 months claiming top 5 positions and strive to win 1 of them. Skills, Games, Other table gamesread more
My goal is to improve my Chess skills by participating in at least one online or local Chess competition or performance within 3 months. I will practice Chess for 1 hour per day and attend local Chess classes twice a week for 1.5 hours in order to attain this objective. I will also read 1 book on Chess strategy and tactics and watch 1 Chess instructional video per week in order to improve my Chess skills and game strategy. Skills, Games, Card Games - no Gamblingread more
Goal: To acquire proficiency in metal work and fabrication techniques by completing at least 1 independent metal fabrication project within 12 months. I will attend metal work classes every week for 1 hour and practice at home for an additional 2 hour per week, while working towards my chosen project. Upon completion of the project, I will share the project with 3 family members, and discuss the techniques I used to fabricate it. Skills, Life and Vocational Skills, Maoritangaread more
My goal is to become proficient in Spanish within 3 months by completing the A2 Level of Spanish (CEFR). I will attend Spanish language classes twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week. I will also take at least one practice test each month in order to measure my progress. Additionally, I will attend cultural events related to Spanish when possible in order to improve my understanding and knowledge of the language. Skills, Foreign Languages, Russianread more
My goal is to improve my sewing skills by making three sewing projects for myself within 6 months. I will attend a sewing class once a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week. I will use these classes and practice sessions to build my seam-sewing and stitching skills, and to be able to create my own sewing projects. At the end of six months, I will have three items of my own design, construction and completion. Crafts, Screen Printing, Skillsread more
My goal is to learn to drive in Life and Vocational Skills within 3 months. I will set aside at least 15 hours each week to practice driving with a licensed family member or instructor. I will develop my confidence, understanding and knowledge of the rules of the road by reading relevant safety materials and attending my state’s driver’s education program. Additionally, I will develop a safe driving plan to ensure I always practice situational awareness. Leadership, Skills, Life and Vocational Skillsread more
Goal for Community and School in Life and Vocational Skills: Within the next 12 months, I will improve my life and vocational skills by completing an internship, pursuing a leadership role in a club or organization, or volunteering with a community organization. I will practice and build my skills weekly and prepare for an online assessment every 3 months. I will also receive professional and peer feedback about my performance and attendance. Skills, Life and Vocational Skills, Committee Skillsread more
Goal: To develop the skill of pottery-making by contributing and exhibiting my creations in two art shows within 12 months. I will attend pottery classes twice a week and practice pottery at home for an additional 4 hours per week. I will also research new pottery techniques and equip my workspace with necessary tools. Skills, Crafts, Origamiread more
My goal is to master Origami in Crafts by learning to create 10 projects within 6 months. I will attend an Origami class once a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 1 hour per week. I will use online tutorials and instructional videos to help me learn and complete my projects. Skills, Crafts, Mosaicread more
My goal for Furniture Restoration in Life and Vocational Skills under Skills category is: To create an original piece of furniture that meets professional requirements within 3 months, by attending a furniture restoration workshop twice a week for 1 hour and practicing for additional 2 hours outside of the workshop each week. I will have an instructor assess the quality of my final product and provide feedback and suggestions for improvement. Skills, Life and Vocational Skills, Furniture Makingread more
I will also participate in 1 competition or performance every 3 months and will track my progress and assess progress each month. My goal for Cake Decorating in Crafts under Skills Category is to create a three tier cake with detailed frosting designs within 3 months. I will attend two cake decorating classes per week for one hour and practice at home for an additional three hours per week. I will acquire the necessary materials, consult with professional cake decorators, and keep a detailed log of my progress. To gauge my progress, I will take photos of my creations and assess my skills at the end of each month. Skills, Crafts, Bookbindingread more
Goal for Money Management in Life and Vocational Skills under Skills Category: To develop financial literacy and financial freedom by creating a budget to track my income and expenses, and saving a goal of 10% of all income for emergency savings in the next 12 months. To achieve this, I will attend financial literacy classes twice a month for 1 hour and will spend 15 minutes every day for 6 months reviewing and track my income and expenses. I will be monitoring monthly my financial progress and will increase my savings rate when feasible. Skills, Life and Vocational Skills, Metal Workread more
To greatly expand my knowledge on stamp collecting as a hobby, within 3 months I will research and collect information on at least 10 different stamps from different countries. I will use books and online resources to research for general information about the stamps and note the valuable, special features about each postage stamp. Additionally, I will attend at least one stamp trading/exchanging meeting every month with local philatelics and will join 1-2 stamp collecting oriented Facebook or chat groups, to network and get feedback with other members. Skills, Hobbies, Ship Recognitionread more
My goal for Saxophone in Musical Instrument under Skills Category is to play a piece from a professional sheet music in a performance within 3 months. I will practice at least 4 times a week for 1 hour each and will attend regular Saxophone lessons in order to fully understand fundamental concepts and apply them to my practice. I will also use a recording device to record my sets and listen for areas where I can improve. Finally, I will attend at least one performance or competition to further challenge my skills and build my confidence with playing the Saxophone. Skills, Musical Instrument, Pianoread more
My goal for Graphic Design in Arts and Design under Skills Category: To increase my Graphic Design proficiency by creating a portfolio of 10 graphic design projects within 3 months. My goal is to improve my design skills and techniques using different techniques to create visually appealing designs. I will attend a Graphic Design class twice a week for 1 hour and practice at home for an additional 3 hours per week. Skills, Arts and Design, Drawingread more
Goal for Horse Care and Handling in Environment / Nature under Skills Category for teenagers 14-18 years old, to be completed within 12 months: To improve my overall horse care and handling skills by taking responsibility for looking after a horse at a stable environment within the year. I will perform basic care such as grooming, feeding, exercising, and cleaning at least once a week. I will also focus on nature skills such as observing horses in their natural environment, interacting with horses safely and naturally, respecting horses for their individuality and personalities, and understanding the needs of horses in different environments. I will attend courses on horse management and handling twice a month for 2 hours and will practice my skills with a horse an additional 2 hours per week. Skills, Environment / Nature, Geologyread more
I will also take part in additional workshops or seminars at least once a month. Skills, Communication, Film and video makingread more
My goal for Glass Painting in Crafts under Skills category is to create one medium-sized complex glass painting piece within 6 months. To achieve this, I will attend weekly 2-hour glass painting classes for 3 months and practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week for the remaining 3 months. During this period, I will refine my technique, expand my knowledge and build my skill set in glass painting. Upon completion of the project, I will display the painting in a public gallery or online, showcasing my progress and refinement. Skills, Crafts, Flower Arrangingread more
My goal as a DJ in Music is to learn how to construct and drop an 8-bar rap instrumental beat in 12 months. I will increase my understanding of the foundation aspects of being a successful DJ by attending DJ tutorials twice a week for 1 hour and practicing an additional 2 hours per week at home. I will attend at least one event with a live DJ set within the 12 months to experience the different techniques, strategies, and the ability to read the crowd. Life and Vocational Skills, Other, Skillsread more
My goal is to improve my overall percussion skills by participating in a percussion intensive within 3 months. I will attend percussion classes twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home to an additional 2 hours per week. I will select and perform one piece of percussion chosen by my teacher for a final performance and will receive feedback from both my teacher and classmates. I will also attend online tutorials, masterclasses and performances by experienced professional percussionists to develop my understanding of the nuances of percussion music. Skills, Musical Instrument, Fluteread more
My goal is to become an expert in Bird Watching in Environment/Nature by participating in bird watching activity at least twice a week for 3 months, identifying 10 bird species and achieving a score of 90% or above on a recognized bird watching exam within 6 months. I will use my weekends to gain more knowledge by attending birding clubs and conferences, joining bird watching tours and reading birding books. I will also use different Bird Watching applications to access bird sounds. Additionally, I will dedicate 1 hour of research every week to gain more knowledge in the field. Skills, Environment / Nature, Bee Keepingread more
My goal is to improve my reading communications skills by reading two books, one non-fiction and one fiction book, per month over the course of 3 months. I will schedule two 30-minute reading sessions a week to read the books and discuss the written content with mentors or peers in order to better comprehend and articulate my ideas on written communication. I will also take notes while reading to help retain the material. At the end of each month, I will write a summary of the books I read and submit the summaries for evaluation to measure my progress. Skills, Communications, Radio Productionread more
My goal for Acoustic Guitar in Musical Instrument under Skills Category is to become proficient in the basics of playing acoustic guitar within 3 months. I will learn the fundamentals of fretboard navigation, strumming and chording, as well as proper guitar technique, by attending a weekly group teacher-led lessons for two hours for at least three months. I will also practice for an additional two hours each week by myself to supplement any classroom instruction and form my own musical path. I will be able to apply the chord progressions, techniques, and tabs that I learned in order to play familiar songs by 3 months. Other, Skills, Music otherread more
Goal: To develop a deep understanding of plant science by participating in 8-10 outdoors nature activities over 6 months that focus on the study of plants in their natural environment. I will attend weekly classes with a naturalist in my local area and volunteer for 2 hours a week in a nearby garden or nature conservatory. I will also have a running journal to document my findings of the different plants that I observe in nature. Environment / Nature, Keeping Pets, Skillsread more
My goal for Jazz Band in Music is to become a better improvisor and soloist within 3 months by participating in at least 2 jazz jam sessions. I will attend jazz band rehearsal sessions twice a week for a total of 3 hours and practice at home for an additional 3 hours per week. In order to measure my progress, I will record my solo performances and review them during the final month. Skills, Music other, Disc jockey (DJ)read more
My goal is to create 3 high quality sculptures that represent my artistic style and technique within 6 months. I will use available resources such as books, videos, and online materials to hone my sculpture skills and increase my artistic knowledge. Additionally, I will participate in at least one sculpture learning experience such as a workshop or class offered in my area, or enroll in a virtual sculpting course. I will practice sculpture at least once a week, or 2-3 times if possible, to improve my art skills and stay motivated. Skills, Arts and Design, Photographyread more
My goal for studying insects in environment/nature is to identify at least 30 different species of local insects in my region and to create a guide (in either written form or digital form) within the next 3 months. I will attend a local bug identification class once a week and conduct additional research at least 3 hours a week. By the end of the project, I will be able to identify the most common local insects and accurately articulate the habits and life cycles of each species. Skills, Environment / Nature, Plant Studyread more
My goal for Forestry in Environment / Nature under Skills category for teenagers aged 14-18 is to identify and be able to name 10 different types of trees from the North American region, within 6 months. To achieve this goal, I will attend a local tree ID class once a week for 1 hour, spend an additional hour per week researching trees online and studying material provided in the classes and practice identifying the trees on weekend hikes. Skills, Environment / Nature, Fishingread more
Goal for Vehicle Restoration: To increase my automotive knowledge and restoration skills by completing a full restoration of a classic car within 12 months. I will attend an automotive restoration class twice a week for 1 hour and will spend at least 4 hours a week researching any additional knowledge and completing the restoration process. I will document the progress and will complete the full restoration by attending car shows and leveraging the skills and knowledge of experts in the field. Skills, Life and Vocational Skills, Vehicle Mechanicsread more
My goal for Portuguese in Foreign Languages under the Skills category is to achieve a proficient level of speaking, writing and understanding within 6 months. To reach this goal, I will attend a Portuguese language class twice a week for 1 hour and practice at home independently for an additional 2 hours per week. I will use various online language tutorials and resources to supplement my class experience and will also make an effort to interact with others who speak Portuguese as their primary language. At the end of the 6-month period, I will be able to have basic conversations in Portuguese and understand most beginner language concepts. Skills, Foreign Languages, Maoriread more
My goal for Reading in Hobbies under Skills Category is to read a minimum of one book every month for 12 months. I will set specific reading goals for every month, for example one classic book, one novel and one non-fiction book. I will use library resources and online resources to find books to read and ensure that I am reading across different genres. I will set aside time every week to read and track my progress. Model Soldiers, Skills, Hobbiesread more
My goal for Clay Modelling in Crafts under Skills Category is to create three clay sculptures within 3 months that incorporate detailed techniques and elements. I will take a clay modelling course and will practice at least 8 hours per week. To ensure progress, I will have weekly progress reports with my instructor and photograph each milestone to evaluate my progress. At the end of 3 months, I will submit my projects to a professional craftsman to receive feedback and a possible award. Ceramics, Skills, Craftsread more
My goal for Furniture Making in Life and Vocational Skills under Skills Category is to increase my skills in building and crafting furniture by constructing three pieces of furniture from start to finish within 12 months. I will attend a carpentry class twice a week for 1 hour and use my free time to practice carpentry for an additional 1 hour per week. I plan to use YouTube tutorials and guidance from qualified professionals to ensure that the furniture I build is safe and of a high standard. Skills, Life and Vocational Skills, Event Planning and Organisingread more
My goal for Other in Environment / Nature under Skills Category is to gain a basic understanding of and familiarity with various environmental and/or nature topics. Within 3, 6, or 12 months I will research specific topics, volunteer with an environmental or nature organization, and attend workshops and classes related to the environment or nature. I will also use this opportunity to develop research and problem-solving skills and promote awareness of environmental and nature topics. Skills, Environment / Nature, Weather Studies / Meteorologyread more
Goal: Within 12 months, I will improve my debating skills by attending communications classes twice a week and attending at least one debate practice session once a month. I will improve my persuasive argument techniques by reading related articles and practicing in-class debates with other students and by setting goals for myself. I will also enhance my public speaking skills by participating in two or three debate competitions or mock debates in the next year. Communications, Creative Writing, Skillsread more
Goal for Wine Making in Crafts under Skills Category: To successfully craft two bottles of quality wine from scratch within 6 months. I will attend a regular wine making class once a week for 1 hour and complete additional research on the art of wine-making at least once a week for 1 hour for a total of 2 more hours per week. I will also attend at least one wine making event or demonstration to learn from experienced wine makers. Skills, Crafts, Weavingread more
My goal for Music Appreciation in Music other under Skills Category is to become proficient in music theory and fundamentals within 3 months. I will commit to taking a classical music appreciation course at my local library, musical center or music school for 1 hour per week. Additionally, I will practice music theory, rhythm, scales and chords for an additional 2 hours per week in order to become proficient in all the aspects of music theory and fundamentals. At the end of 3 months, I will be able to identify different pieces of classical music and understand the elements that build up each composition. Skills, Music other, Jazz Bandread more
My goal for Flute in the Musical Instrument Skills Category for teenagers 14-18 years old is to be able to play a 10-minute concerto by a well-known composer to a high standard within 12 months. I will attend flute lessons twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week. To measure my progress, I will record myself and solicit feedback from my teacher to track my progress and ensure I am stayed motivated. Skills, Musical Instrument, Drumsread more
I want to improve my storytelling skills by writing and filming a short film every month for 6 months, receiving feedback from a film mentor on my work and participating in film analysis workshops. Film and video making, Skills, Communicationread more
I want to improve my camera operation skills by practicing using a camera for at least 2 hours a week for 6 months and creating a short film using different camera angles and techniques Skills, Communication, Film and video makingread more
I want to improve my editing skills by editing at least 1 hour a week for 6 months and receiving feedback from a film mentor on my work and participating in editing workshops. Skills, Communication, Film and video makingread more
I want to improve my screenwriting skills by writing a full-length screenplay for a short film over the next 6 months, receiving feedback from a film mentor and participating in screenwriting workshops. Skills, Communication, Film and video makingread more
I want to improve my public speaking skills by participating in debate club meetings at least once a week for at least 1 hour, practicing in front of a mirror for at least 30 minutes a day, 3 days a week for 6 months, and receiving feedback from my debate coach on my performance. Skills, Communication, Debatingread more