RSC emphasizes service as a key component, allowing youth to learn about Richmond's historical significance while improving neighborhoods and honing new workplace skills. Former participants highlighted community service as crucial for maintaining connections to peers and the larger community. 

Participants reported that RSC helped them socialize, build relationships, and feel a sense of belonging, which contributes to their overall well-being and resilience. Learning about Rosie the Riveter’s legacy has been particularly impactful, inspiring participants with stories of overcoming discrimination and empowering them to apply these lessons in their lives.

These include trades introduction, gender and cultural awareness, leadership, communication, advocacy, and financial literacy. Participants gained skills such as team building, patience, and critical thinking, and noted an improvement in their social-emotional skills. 

The program provides hands-on skills training, boosting confidence and opening career opportunities in trades and non-traditional fields. Participants have created tangible items like chairs and tables, fostering a sense of capability. 

RSC encourages confronting fears and taking risks, building confidence and personal agency. Through hands-on projects and social skills development, participants reflect on and embody new concepts and perspectives, supporting each other’s growth.