Unlocking PotentiaL
Self-Exploration Through Experiences
At Telos, our top priority is helping young adults discover their values and build confidence. We believe they don’t just need time—they need experiences and exposure. Self-discovery comes from trying new things, and Telos provides the opportunities to explore who they are and who they want to be.
Program Overview
Telos is a year-long program designed for young adults ages 17-22 to embark on a journey of self-discovery through hands-on experiences.
Here’s how it works:
- You’ll complete three different 10-week internships in a variety of interest areas.
- After each internship, you’ll have two weeks of reflection, classroom learning, workshops, and preparation for your next experience.
- By the end of the year, you’ll be well-equipped to decide your next step—whether that’s a four-year college, a two-year technical school, launching straight into a career, or something entirely unique to you.
Telos is here to help you explore, learn, and confidently shape your future.
Explore. Experience. Excel.
Structured Gap Year Program
Why Choose Telos?
- Diverse Industry Exposure: Rotate through multiple sectors to uncover your true interests and strengths.
- Hands-On Learning: Engage in real-world projects and tasks that provide practical experience and build confidence.
- Personalized Guidance: Benefit from one-on-one mentorship that aligns with your career goals and aspirations.
- Skill Development: Acquire and refine skills that are crucial for future success in any professional field.
Ready to embark on a journey of discovery and growth?
Program Sections
- Lifestyle Speed Dating
- Goal Setting
- Designing Your Future
- Resume & LinkedIn Profile Building
- Digital Professionalism
- In-Person Professionalism
- What Does It Mean to Be Financially Free?
- Beauties & Dangers of Employer Matching
- Where to Find Mentors and How to Keep Them
- Fostering Curiosity
- Basic Car Maintenance
- Values & Happiness: How to Align Your Life with Your Values for Maximum Happiness
- Self Awareness
- Basic Home Maintenance
- Perfecting Written Communication
- How to Manage Conflict in the Workplace: Managing Up, Down, and Sideways
- How to Make AI Work for You
- How to Get the Most Out of Your Mentors
- Insurance 101
- How to Play & Win the Credit Card Game
- Loans: When to Take Them and What to Look For
- Two Week Break; Group Check-Ins
- Mastering Your Mentality
- How to Hire Help
- Hobby Hunting: The Importance of Hobbies and How to Find Them
- Investing on Your Own vs. Investing with Help
- Time Management: How to Control Your Time When Someone Else is in Control
- How & When to Ask for a Raise or Promotion
- How to Take and Give Feedback from Above, Below & Sideways
- Mastering the Tools at Your Disposal
- Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
- How to Find and Recognize Your Loving Critic
- Building Confidence Through Doing Hard Things
- Field Trips to Different Workplace Cultures
- The Pros and Cons of Owning Your Own Business or Working for Yourself
- Side Hustles & Passive Income Streams
- Building a Personal Brand that Works for You
- How to Master the Levers you Can Pull
- How to Make Major Life Changes and Thrive
- How to Draw and Hold Boundaries in Work and in Life
- Savings Accounts
- If and How to Get Into Politics: How to Establish Views and Do Research
- How to Escape the Digital Echo Chamber
- How to Travel for Fun and for Work
- The Importance of Gratitude and How to Express It
- Planning for What’s Next
- Building an Excellent Presentation
- How to Talk About this Experience on Your Resume and Interviews
- How to Maintain and Grow Your Network
- Resume & LinkedIn Updates
- Two Week Break
- Two Week International Travel as a Cohort
- Final Projects & Presentations; Program Graduation
Interested in Applying?
Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Apply for our internship program today and start exploring diverse career paths with Telos. We look forward to reviewing your application and helping you succeed.
Here for Your Journey
Feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns. Whether you’re a student or a business, we’re ready to assist you with any inquiries. Contact us today for support.