Many youth programs treat everyone the same, but we know this isn’t true. PreVenture takes a more personal approach and recognizes that what might be helpful for others, might not be helpful for all.
What’s Unique
About You?
The PreVenture Process
About the Personality Survey
Before taking part in the workshops, you’ll complete a survey to help you better understand your own personality. All of the questions are answered on a scale of 1-4, showing whether you agree or disagree.
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Question #11
I usually act without stopping to think.
Question #23
I am very enthusiastic about my future.
The Personality Styles
Based on your survey results, you’ll be put into one of four personality groups.
Impulsivity
Impulsivity is about acting on the spur of the moment without thinking much about the consequences of an action.
Negative Thinking
Negative thinking is about feeling sad and hopeless, constantly finding the negatives in life’s events.
Anxiety Sensitivity
Anxiety sensitivity comes with uncomfortable physical sensations when anxious, and worrying about situations that will make these sensations appear.
Sensation Seeking
Sensation seeking is the need for excitement, even if it means engaging in risky behaviors.
For more information on the personality styles, please visit the Program page.
Decision Box
About the Workshops
PreVenture takes place across 2-4 workshops, which are entirely voluntary and confidential. You’ll talk about your long-term goals and see if your everyday actions and decisions will help you achieve them. The workshops will come with a workbook to help you take away what you learned during the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hover over the hotspots in the image below to see the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.
Will my friends know?
No other students, except those in your workgroup, will know about your participation. During the workshops, everyone will be expected to agree to a confidentiality agreement to ensure everything said in the workshops stays there.
Do I have to take part in school?
PreVenture may be provided outside the school setting. This is dependent on the availability of the program within your community.
Do my parents have to know?
Some schools and organizations will ask parents/guardians for consent if you are under 18, but not always. Check with your school or organization to find out their policy on consent.
How long is the PreVenture program?
The program consists of 2-4 different workshops, depending on your group’s time availability. Your facilitator will decide how far apart they are spaced, but there will be at least one week in between.
