I find that when a degree or certification is required, there are likely other control mechanisms in place as well that will not allow the children their full scope of freedom. Before I had children I hosted summer camp, showing kids how to do all kinds of ordinary things like laundry, cooking, sewing, building things, gardening, art, etc. Parents were thrilled to have a place for their children to go during the long summer months and that they were learning something. Most parent's don't like their kids to be idle! Imagine! So giving them something fun to do--yes it was fun doing ordinary things--kids love to participate in real life when parents have the attitude of enjoyment. Of course there was way more going on than teaching of skills, it was really about empowering children.
I have also hosted art space when my kids were teenagers. A place where kids could just come and immerse themselves in something of their own expression, no grades, no assignments, just tuning in to their own space of meditative peace. Teenagers often want someone just to listen to them and give them hope that there is a better world awaiting them than what they get to see.
Children are our hope for the future. I love that you care and that you want to do something about it. Turning inspiration into a job just never seems to pan out. Hopefully you will find a way to play with them instead. Where do you live @mscleverclocks?