Welcome to PCLA!
Empowering Communities Through Education & Workforce Development | Holistic Solutions for Personal Growth, Professional Advancement, and Lifelong Learning
Whether you’re a student eager to grow, a parent seeking strong foundations for your child, or an adult ready to gain new skills, PCLA offers a place for you to rise.
What We Do
At Purpose Character Leadership Academy (PCLA), we equip individuals of all ages to thrive—spiritually, academically, and professionally—through Christ-centered education and workforce development.
We build STRONG
Registration is now open for our upcoming STRONG Program session.
Youth Empowerment
Through our STRONG Youth Program, we raise up middle and high school students with practical life skills, biblical truth, and leadership training. Students learn to steward their bodies, minds, and resources while growing in confidence, discipline, and purpose.
Workforce Development
Our FORGE Initiative provides hands-on, affordable training in areas like: Financial Literacy, Kingdom Management & Leadership, CNC Milling Machining, Digital & IT Skills, Carpentry, Maintenance, & Agriculture, ServSafe & Food Handling. Each course combines real-world skill building with biblical principles and character development.
Holistic Support
From youth to adults, we develop the whole person—spiritually, emotionally, and professionally. Our classes are taught by experienced mentors and industry professionals who care deeply about your growth.
This is our story
Our Mission & Values
At Purpose Character Leadership Academy, every initiative is driven by our commitment to equip leaders, uplift families, and transform communities through faith-rooted education and practical training. We steward every resource with excellence and operate with full transparency—because impact matters, and integrity is non-negotiable.
Transparency & Stewardship
At PCLA, we believe every resource is a trust from God—whether it’s a $5 gift or a major grant. That’s why we steward each donation with integrity, excellence, and purpose. From clear reporting to outcome tracking, we invite our partners to see where every dollar goes—and how every effort makes a difference.
We regularly share both wins and challenges because we value accountability. Honest communication builds trust with our students, families, donors, and team—so we can grow stronger together and continually improve.
Inclusive Collaboration
Lasting change begins with listening. At PCLA, we design programs with the community, not just for it. We engage parents, students, mentors, and local leaders to shape our offerings at PCLA.
We also collaborate across industries—partnering with small businesses, churches, universities, and nonprofits—to bring together the voices and skills needed to serve effectively. Diversity fuels innovation, and together, we build programs that reflect the heart of the community and the values of the Kingdom.
Lifelong Service
At PCLA, service isn’t a one-time act—it’s a lifestyle rooted in Kingdom purpose. We cultivate a rhythm of compassion in action by training students, volunteers, and mentors to grow from helpers into confident servant-leaders.
Through hands-on workshops, leadership programs, and community partnerships, participants gain the tools to serve with empathy, lead with wisdom, and address real needs—not just symptoms. Our focus on trauma-informed care, advocacy, and mentorship prepares individuals to bring hope and healing wherever they go.
By recognizing service milestones and offering continued support and training, we’re building a network of Kingdom-minded leaders committed to long-term impact—locally and globally.
“Every person deserves to know and become who God created them to be.”
Rhea Highsmith
President
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- One-time Gifts
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- Scholarships
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- College Internships
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- Youth Community Service
Admissions
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