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BuildingBlocs Academy ยท Learning Areas

Start with what
matters to you.

Six areas of learning for the moments, decisions, and changes that shape everyday life. Choose a place to begin, then build from there.

Find your learning area โ†“Start with free access
Learn at your paceBegin with one manageable step.
Connect learning to lifeReflect, practice, and return.
Choose your directionExplore another area as needs change.

Explore the Academy

Where would you like to begin?

You do not have to take every course or follow one fixed route. Find the area that fits your goal, explore the learning, and choose your next step.

A reflective adult writing in a notebook in a calm, naturally lit room.
01Photo placementA reflective adult writing in a notebook in a calm, naturally lit room.
Learning area 1

Emotional Skills & Well-Being

Understand what you feel. Choose your next step.

Explore emotional awareness, everyday regulation, and learning about recovery and rebuilding.

  • What is: Social-Emotional Learning
  • BrightPath Mind
  • Built From the Inside and USED: to Survive
Explore this area โ†’
A multigenerational family talking together at a kitchen table.
02Photo placementA multigenerational family talking together at a kitchen table.
Learning area 2

Family & Relationships

Build connection in the moments that matter.

Explore communication, trust, and practical learning for adults, teens, caregivers, and families.

  • Family Reset: Before It Spills
  • Real Talk, Teen
  • Trustwork: Steady in the Storm
Explore this area โ†’
An adult reviewing a household budget with a notebook and laptop.
03Photo placementAn adult reviewing a household budget with a notebook and laptop.
Learning area 3

Financial Confidence

Give your money a clearer direction.

Explore budgeting and financial learning that helps you think through everyday decisions and future goals.

  • Budget Like a Boss
  • Presupuestar como un Jefe
  • Money Adventure
Explore this area โ†’
A diverse team having a collaborative meeting with an approachable leader.
04Photo placementA diverse team having a collaborative meeting with an approachable leader.
Learning area 4

Leadership & Personal Growth

Lead yourself. Work better with others.

Explore emotional intelligence, team learning, mentoring, and professional program development.

  • Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
  • The BrightPath Leader
  • BrightPath Teams and Pathlight
Explore this area โ†’
Colleagues working together in a bright, welcoming workplace.
05Photo placementColleagues working together in a bright, welcoming workplace.
Learning area 5

Work & Career

Prepare for what comes next at work.

Explore career transitions, workplace learning, business planning, and practical communication.

  • Career and Education Transition
  • Small Business Success Blueprint
  • Create a Social Media Content Plan in 1 Hour
Explore this area โ†’
Veterans from different backgrounds connecting in a civilian community setting.
06Photo placementVeterans from different backgrounds connecting in a civilian community setting.
Learning area 6

Veterans & Life Transitions

Carry your strengths into your next chapter.

Begin with veterans benefits and connect with financial, career, family, and emotional learning across the Academy.

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Financial learning across the Academy
  • Career and education transition
Explore this area โ†’

A useful foundation

Emotional skills connect
the rest of learning.

Understanding your feelings and responses can give you a place to begin before moving into family conversations, money decisions, leadership, or work.

Begin with social-emotional learning

Explore recovery and rebuilding programs within Emotional Skills & Well-Being. Program access varies; contact the Academy for details.

For yourself

Choose one goal.
Start with one course.

Register through Open Access, then choose from the courses included with your account. Return as your schedule allows.

Get free Open Access โ†’

For organizations

Bring learning to
the people you serve.

Talk with us about community partner access, a branded entry page, and learning that fits your organization. Ask about optional group and facilitation support.

Discuss organizational access โ†’

Academy Resources

Resources support all six learning areas.

Resource Hub & Community โ†—Read the Bulletin โ†—Browse the course catalog โ†—

Before you choose.

Can I learn across more than one area?

Yes. Use these areas to find a starting point, then explore other courses as your goals change. The learning available to you depends on your enrollment.

Are all programs included in free Open Access?

The Academy includes free courses alongside other programs and professional learning. Review the details of the offer you register for, or ask about a specific program.

Where does recovery learning fit?

Recovery and rebuilding sit within Emotional Skills & Well-Being. Explore the available programs and ask the Academy about access.

Where are the future HR courses?

HR and onboarding courses are planned additions within Work & Career. They remain future offerings; enrollment details will be announced when available.

You can start small.

Find one useful course. Make room for one next step.

Start learning โ†’