General Life Skills - For All Participants
Each teen—no matter their chosen skill track—will also grow through guided life skill sessions
Discipline & Time Management
Digital Literacy & Online Safety
Communication & Leadership
Faith & Purpose Discovery
Creativity & Critical Thinking
Project Ownership & Presentation Skills
Tracks
These foundational skills are integrated weekly and culminate in a Showcase Project that encourages teens to present their work with pride and purpose.
Tailoring
Learn to measure, cut, and sew simple garments. Teens design their first fashion piece while learning about sustainable style and body confidence.
Bead Item Making
Create custom jewelry pieces—bracelets, earrings, and more—while exploring design techniques and fine motor skills.
Hair Styling
Practice basic braiding, updos, and wig care while understanding hygiene, personal grooming, and cultural expression.
Makeup & Gele Tying
Master age-appropriate beauty and traditional head wrapping in a respectful, modest, and creative way.
Millinery (Hat Making)
Design elegant hats and fascinators perfect for events or church wear. Explore structure, trims, and creativity in headwear design.
Decoration
Learn DIY event and space decoration using balloons, paper crafts, and ribbons—ideal for home events or small businesses.
Crochet
Build patience and technique while stitching small projects like pouches and coasters. A perfect start to textile arts.
Cake Making
Bake and decorate simple cakes from scratch. Teens learn recipe basics, decoration techniques, and presentation skills.
Baking & Homemade Drinks
Master local and popular snacks and drinks like puff-puff, doughnut, eggroll, smoothies, and Hibiscus—building kitchen confidence and healthy habits.
Graphic Design
Using Canva, create logos, flyers, and digital content for social media, churches, and events. A perfect intro to digital creativity.
Web Design & Landing Pages
Build a personal blog, business site, or digital portfolio using Wix or Google Sites—no coding experience required!
Coding
Learn coding basics using Scratch or HTML/CSS to build interactive stories, games, or beginner websites.
Phone & Laptop Repairs
Gain basic diagnostic and repair skills for common tech issues. Ideal for the curious tinkerer or future tech helper.
Photography
Capture great photos with a phone or basic camera. Learn lighting, framing, editing, and storytelling through images.
Videography
Plan, shoot, and edit short videos for personal use, content creation, or church/media ministries.
The PCEA Teen Skill Program transformed my hobbies into real skills! I gained confidence and connected with amazing peers. Highly recommend this program for every teen!
Alex Makeebo
★★★★★