The Confidence Project

Empowering All to Become Future Leaders with Unshakable Confidence

Our Mission

Empowering youth and adults to enhance their own social-emotional well-being, to develop skills that promote resilience, to increase their leadership capacity, and ultimately provides them with a framework on which they can build a successful life.

Program Highlights

As part of our ongoing mission to build resilience, self-efficacy, and confidence across Utah communities, the Confidence Project is proud to spotlight innovative programs from across USU Extension. Each spotlight showcases a unique initiative that empowers individuals through hands-on learning, meaningful connection, and community engagement. These highlights demonstrate how confidence is being strengthened throughout Utah in diverse and inspiring ways. 
Read a Book
Check out our newly released Leading with Understanding available for purchase today!
Take a Class
Check out our Online Building Confidence course.
Teach a 4-H Club
Visit our Discover 4-H Building Confidence curriculum
Teach a Class
Check out our Utah Women in Leadership Project Building Confidence in Girls curriculum.

How Can We Help?

Research Articles

Confidence in Dating

Dating rejection hurts, but building confidence through self-growth, connection, and authenticity can boost attraction and emotional resilience.