The Clifton Foundation is dedicated to research and education to find and develop the strengths of young people. We teach leaders and researchers to identify and develop strengths in young people. Each partner project has a ten-year goal for growth and impact. Our approach is personal, longitudinal, and experience-based. Top strengths researchers accumulate data and stories from schools across the country. Our mission is to report findings and take action on what works.
“Too much talent is wasted today in our schools and universities. Our future depends on finding and developing the strengths of young people.”
Connie Rath, President, The Clifton Foundation
OUR INITIATIVES
CLIFTON STRENGTHS INSTITUTE
Each year 30-40 students are selected as Clifton Builders and 50-80 are selected as strengths coaches. The Clifton Strengths Institute at University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides leadership to these student groups.
GLOBAL BUILDER ALUMNI NETWORK
Students who demonstrate a unique mindset for building social impact and economic energy where none previously existed, and successfully complete a Builders program graduate into the Global Builder Alumni Network.
STRENGTHS LABS
The Clifton Foundation sponsors an annual strengths lab event that brings together like-minded individuals for a developmental experience.
OUR IMPACT WORLDWIDE
We currently have builders from the U.S., Colombia, and Mexico!
Watch some videos of our programs from Colombia, the U.S., and Mexico!
MEET SOME OF OUR
BUILDERS!
Caleb Salter
Market Leader, Gallup
2016 Builder Alumnus, UNL, U.S. 🇺🇸
“The Global Builder’s program was the foundation for my career growth and success. It taught me the value of support, both for companies and their teams. The skills I honed during those consulting projects continue to drive me to improve businesses and culture daily. “
Laura Wolff Román
College Student
2021 Builder Alumnus, Colombia 🇨🇴
“Being surrounded with people who are always pushing themselves to be better has been one of my biggest takeaways from the Global Builder’s program in Colombia (Disruptores).”
Josmi Amhed
BA International Relations, E-Commerce & English School Owner
2017 Builder Alumnus, Mexico 🇲🇽
“Having won the Young Entrepreneurs competition in CDMX 3.0 not only provided me with valuable lessons but also instilled a self-confidence I hadn’t experienced before, as I succeeded in the program despite the odds being against me.”
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