At Embark Center, learning isn’t defined by classes—it’s defined by growth. While some students take classes and others never do, all are developing the same critical skills: self-direction, collaboration, confidence, and adaptability. Through real-world projects, community decision-making, and authentic responsibility, they learn how to manage their time, communicate effectively, solve problems, and trust themselves. At Embark Center, classes are simply tools in the toolbox—the real work is learning how to build a meaningful life.

How Embark uses Nonviolent Communication—observations, feelings, needs, and requests—to resolve conflict with curiosity and compassion, building trust and shared solutions. Includes a sample NVC script and resource links.