• Third Space Youth Institute

    Summer 2025

    The Third Space Youth Institute empowers students to be the leaders the world needs by building essential skills for success. We prepare students for college and the workforce by introducing them to our ACE-IT framework for problem-solving. Students learn how to solve complex issues, make presentations, tell their own stories, and create a personal brand that will prepare them for their college and professional careers.

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Third Space Thinking: ACE-IT

A communications-driven methodology to frame and solve complex problems. The ACE-IT framework helps unlock innovation, drive collaboration, develop talent and enhance organizational performance using five key competencies required for success in today’s ever-changing world.

Lifecycle of Leadership

We provide ACE-IT skill development to all three stages of the lifecycle.

High School

We are committed to sharing our knowledge with diverse and less fortunate communities who deserve soft skill training to solve complex problems and navigate life's challenges. 

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College

We are equipping students with the essential soft skills and critical thinking required for success in today’s digitally disrupted world.

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Leadership Development

We offer executive leadership training opportunities specifically designed for companies and their high-performers.

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Impact

After completing our TSYI program,

  • 388% increase in students who are “completely” confident speaking in front of a group.

  • 61% increase in students who are “completely” confident they will complete the college applications.

  • 99% increase in students who are “completely” confident interviewing for jobs.

  • 90% increase in students who are “completely” confident they could effectively resolve a conflict with another person.

Are you a Third Space thinker?

Please take our validated Third Space Thinking Assessment to see your proficiency in the essential skills for leadership and problem solving:  Adaptability, Cultural Competency, Empathy, Intellectual Curiosity, and 360-Degree Thinking.

Take the Third Space Assessment