PREPARING YOUNG ADULTS FOR THE WORKPLACE, ONE STEP AT A TIME

Run Your Race teaches young adults the communication, professionalism, and workplace habits employers expect - step by step, at their own pace.

Start Your Race

Stronger Starts. Stronger Futures.

Run Your Race partners with organizations and empowers young adults to build the skills, mindset, and momentum they need to go the distance.

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FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Training That Helps Your Program Finish Strong

For organizations who want participants to show up prepared — without burning out their staff.

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FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Your Race. Your Pace. Your Breakthrough.

For young adults who are trying, but tired of guessing what employers expect.

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FOR WORKFORCE PROGRAMS & SCHOOLS

Every Learner Deserves a Path to the Finish Line

For workforce programs, trade schools, and community organizations that know power skills matter — but don’t have the time to teach them from scratch.

Start Your Race

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What We Offer

Career Development

We help participants build the communication, professionalism, and real-world habits needed to move confidently into their future careers.

Tailored Training Programs

Every organization is different. We design power-skills training that fits your learners, your goals, and your industry.

Job Readiness & Skill Building

We teach the practical skills employers expect — from communication to problem-solving — so participants show up prepared and consistent.

Workforce Integration

We support learners beyond the classroom by helping them connect with community resources, opportunities, and networks that strengthen long-term success.

Mentorship & Guidance

Our approach blends structure, honesty, and encouragement — offering learners the support they need to stay focused, steady, and growing.

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Power Skills For Navigating
the Workplace

Run Your Race equips emerging talent with power skills and workplace navigation strategies to succeed, advance, and keep you in the room.

Power skills are the everyday habits that help people work well with others, handle challenges, and show up professionally. They’re not about perfection — they’re about communicating clearly, staying focused, and solving problems when real-world situations arise.

While most jobs can teach technical tasks, power skills shape how those tasks get done. They make interviews smoother, reduce stress on the job, and open doors to new opportunities.

Communication

Clear expression, active listening, and the ability to share ideas in a way others can understand.

Teamwork

Collaborating effectively, respecting different perspectives, and contributing to group goals.

Problem-Solving

Thinking through challenges, staying adaptable, and finding solutions when things don’t go as planned.

Time Management

Using time wisely, staying organized, and maintaining steady progress on work or responsibilities.

How We Teach the Power Skills That Move People Forward

Most young adults want to succeed — they just haven’t been shown the path yet.
Run Your Race breaks workplace expectations into simple, doable steps so learners can start strong, find their rhythm, and move forward with confidence.

Start Strong with
Tailored Empowerment Solutions

We create personalized training that meets each learner where they are and gives them the support they need to move toward a successful career.

Mentorship & Coaching for
Expert Guidance

We offer honest, practical coaching that helps learners grow their skills, build confidence, and stay on track.

Find Your Rhythm with
Dedicated Support

We guide learners through challenges and opportunities with steady support that helps them make informed career decisions.

Move Forward With Confidence Using
Industry Insights

We share real-world insight and clarity about career paths so learners can navigate the workforce with confidence and direction.

Build Your Skills

“Run Your Race equips young adults with confidence, clarity, and real workforce readiness. In just one session, participants shift from self-doubt to self-belief through Ms. Washington’s direct, affirming approach. The impact is immediate, authentic, and lasting.”

Terrell Topps, Director, Flip the Script Empowering Programs
Goodwill of Greater Detroit

Before Run Your Race, learners often:

Guess what employers expect
Feel unsure or overwhelmed
Struggle with communication or confidence
Freeze during conflict
Show up inconsistently without clear guidance

After Run Your Race, Learners:

Understand expectations
Communicate with confidence
Manage time and responsibilities
Navigate conflict calmly
Show up prepared and consistent

about

Laurie J. Washington, Founder of Run Your Race

At the Starting Line

Welcome to Run Your Race, where personal growth meets real-world strategy. Laurie J. Washington brings more than 25 years of experience in Human Resources, Workforce Development, and Non-Profit leadership. Her journey didn’t just prepare her for this work, it trained her for it.

The Shift in Her Stride

In 2015, while training for her first half marathon, Laurie questioned her coach’s interval method. The response, “Sis, it’s your race to run,” landed with the force of a finish-line revelation. Progress isn’t about keeping up with someone else’s stride. It’s about trusting your pace and honoring the rhythm that keeps you moving.

Building the Course

That insight became the heartbeat of Run Your Race. Laurie now guides individuals and organizations through career transitions, leadership development, and culture building. She helps you lay out a course that fits your strengths and supports your growth without forcing you into someone else’s lane.

Running Beside You

Here, we don’t push you to sprint before you’re ready. We meet you where you are, match your pace, and help you move forward with clarity, authenticity, and confidence.

Crossing Your Finish Line

Let’s work together to create a path that reflects who you are and where you’re going. It’s your race, your pace, your victory.

Run Your Race Now!

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PREPARING YOUNG ADULTS FOR THE WORKPLACE, ONE STEP AT A TIME

Stronger Starts. Stronger Futures.

What We Offer

Power Skills For Navigating the Workplace

How We Teach the Power Skills That Move People Forward

Start Strong with Tailored Empowerment Solutions

Mentorship & Coaching for Expert Guidance

Find Your Rhythm with Dedicated Support

Move Forward With Confidence Using Industry Insights

Before Run Your Race, learners often:

Guess what employers expect

Feel unsure or overwhelmed

Struggle with communication or confidence

Freeze during conflict

Show up inconsistently without clear guidance