The Emotional Intelligence Factory at Skyland offers emotional intelligence education for children and adults, workforce development and skills training, youth mentoring and leadership programs, family and community education workshops, professional development for educators and organizations, and community educational event space rentals.

The Emotional Intelligence Factory at Skyland is located in the historic Skyland School building in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Yes, The Feeling Friends curriculum is an evidence-based, African American-created social and emotional learning program designed to be culturally inclusive and affirming, especially for Black children and families.

Workforce development programs are designed for neighborhood residents, adults, young adults, and anyone seeking practical job skills paired with emotional intelligence training to improve employability and career growth.

Yes, the EI Factory offers rental of various community and educational event spaces including meeting rooms, creative learning studios, training session spaces, and large community gathering areas within the historic Skyland School.

The EI Factory provides professional development workshops focused on emotional intelligence, culturally responsive teaching practices, and strategies to improve classroom climate and staff well-being.

Yes, parenting skills workshops and community engagement training sessions are available to help parents and caregivers strengthen relationships, improve communication, and support emotional well-being at home.

The EI Factory uses The Feeling Friends Way, a culturally responsive, evidence-based SEL curriculum that integrates storytelling, music, and play, and emphasizes adult professional development to create a whole-community approach to emotional intelligence.

Organizations can partner by adopting the SEL curriculum, booking professional development workshops, renting event spaces, or collaborating on workforce development and community education initiatives.

Yes, the EI Factory centers its work on culturally responsive education with a particular strength in serving Black children and families while welcoming people of all backgrounds.

The historic Skyland School serves as a community-rooted hub and national education destination, preserving local history while providing a welcoming space for emotional intelligence education, workforce training, and community events.

You can inquire and book event spaces through the EI Factory's website or contact their team directly to secure meeting rooms, studios, or training spaces suited to your needs.

Yes, youth mentoring and leadership programs are offered to help young people build communication, teamwork, decision-making skills, and confidence through creative learning experiences.

Costs vary depending on the program or space rental. Interested individuals or organizations should contact The Emotional Intelligence Factory directly for detailed pricing and any available scholarship or sponsorship options.

The EI Factory combines practical job skills training with emotional intelligence, communication, and teamwork development to prepare participants for employment and career success.

Yes, the programs, particularly those using The Feeling Friends curriculum, are evidence-based and have been developed and refined over more than 30 years.

Yes, volunteers and donors are welcome to support the organization through various opportunities that help expand educational programs, workforce development, and community initiatives.

The organization operates with a focus on accessibility and engagement; specific program and rental hours may vary. Please contact the EI Factory directly for current schedules and availability.

The EI Factory addresses challenges such as lack of effective social-emotional education, family relationship struggles, and limited access to job skills training by providing culturally responsive programs that build emotional literacy, workforce readiness, and community connection.