BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA · BOYS AGES 13–18

Forge
the Next
Generation.

Armored Leadership Academy is an intensive 8-week residential program where young men earn real business equity, gain trades certifications, and develop the character to lead for a lifetime.

4

SEMESTERS / YEAR

8wk

INTENSIVES

7ac

CAMPUS

Real Business Equity Academics Welding Certification Character Formation Entrepreneurship Carpentry Digital Marketing Residential Living Leadership Community Service Mentorship
 
“We don’t just teach leadership — we forge it through real work, real ownership, and real accountability.”
JUSTIN BROWN • FOUNDER, DAWG BUILT
ACADEMICS
WELDING CERTIFICATION
BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
STUDENT EQUITY STAKES
ACADEMICS
WELDING CERTIFICATION
BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
STUDENT EQUITY STAKES

OUR MISSION

Built on Character.
Proven by Action.

Armored Leadership Academy exists to create ethical leaders equipped with practical skills, strong moral foundations, and real-world business experience — young men who lift their communities and lead with purpose.

Operating under 100k Friends, a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, every program dollar is invested directly into developing the next generation of principled leaders.

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100k Friends · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
All donations are fully tax-deductible

THE ARMORED VALUES

A
Accountability
Own your actions, your outcomes, and your growth
R
Responsibility
Show up for your team, your community, and yourself
M
Mastery
Commit to excellence in every skill and every role
O
Ownership
Think and act like an owner — because you are one
R
Resilience
Adapt, persist, and grow stronger through adversity
E
Ethics
Lead with integrity — do what's right, not what's easy
D
Discipline
The foundation of everything — build it every single day

THE CURRICULUM

What Students Learn &
Build

Four 8-week semesters per year. Each intensive combines real academics, hands-on trades, live business ventures, and leadership formation on a 7-acre residential campus in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

01

Academic Education

Core academics integrated with homeschool curriculum. Mathematics, science, English, history, and critical thinking — delivered by qualified homeschool educators.

MATH SCIENCE ENGLISH CIVICS

02

Trades & Certification

Real equipment, real skills. Students earn industry certifications in high-demand trades — opening doors to careers and independent income from day one.

WELDING CARPENTRY CONSTRUCTION

03

Business Development

Students don’t simulate business — they build and own real ventures with actual equity stakes. Financial literacy, marketing, and entrepreneurship in live practice.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP FINANCE MARKETING

04

Character & Leadership

The foundation of ALA. Ethics, accountability, conflict resolution, physical fitness, and community service are woven into every single day on campus.

ETHICS DISCIPLINE FITNESS

05

Residential Living

Live-in campus experience builds brotherhood, independence, and discipline. Structured residential life is where character is tested, formed, and strengthened.

BROTHERHOOD MENTORSHIP INDEPENDENCE

06

Community Impact

Real leaders lift others. Students give back through structured service projects, learning that impact — not income — is the true measure of leadership.

SERVICE AGRICULTURE OUTREACH

STUDENT BUSINESS VENTURES

Real Business.
Real Equity.

Students don’t simulate running a business — they build and own them. Every student earns real equity in the ventures they create, providing ownership experience and returns long after graduation.

Tiny Home Construction

Design, build, and sell tiny homes from the ground up

Digital Marketing

Real clients, real campaigns, measurable results

Carpentry & Renovation

Professional renovation and custom carpentry services

Equipment Rental

Manage and operate full rental operations

Agriculture & Farming

Farm-to-table food production and direct sales

STUDENT EQUITY OWNERSHIP

They don't just work. They own.

Every student earns real equity in the businesses they help build — actual ownership stakes that continue generating returns long after graduation.

ENROLLMENT & TUITION

Join the Academy

Four 8-week intensive semesters per year. Students may enroll in one or all four based on their goals and schedule.

MOST POPULAR

Full Academy Program

$2,500

per 8-week semester

Complete leadership & character development
Academic education with homeschool integration
Welding & carpentry certifications
Business development & real equity participation
Residential experience & mentorship
Community service projects

Business Intensive Add-On

$1,000

per semester · requires Full Program

Deep-dive entrepreneurship from day one
Real business creation & equity stakes
Specialized roles in active ventures
Mentorship from real entrepreneurs
Ownership documentation and legal framework

SEMESTER 01

Foundation

Orientation, core academics, first business exposure, character baseline

SEMESTER 02

Build

Trades certification, business launch, leadership intensives

SEMESTER 03

Lead

Venture ownership, advanced academics, mentorship roles

SEMESTER 04

Deliver

Graduation, equity finalization, alumni network entry

Accepting students ages 13–18. Homeschool and private school families welcome.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Invest in the
Next Generation

Your sponsorship directly funds scholarships, equipment, and operations — giving young men access to transformative experiences regardless of financial background. All contributions are tax-deductible.

Iron

$1,000 – $4,999 / year

Name recognition on website
Social media acknowledgment
Program newsletter features
Tax-deductible contribution

Steel

$5,000 – $14,999 / year

Logo on website & materials
Speaking opportunity at events
Student mentorship access
Quarterly impact reports
Recognition at graduation

Armored

$15,000+ / year

Named sponsorship of a program track
Advisory board opportunity
Exclusive sponsor events
First access to student talent pool
Full branding across campus & site
Annual impact presentation

SUPPORT THE MISSION

Fund a Future

Your donation goes directly to scholarships, equipment, and program operations — giving young men the opportunity to transform their lives. 100% tax-deductible through 100K Friends 501(c)(3).

Tax-deductible • Secure payment • Processed via 100K Friends 501(c)(3)

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