Workshops

Studies show that goals and dreams are far more attainable when they can be seen. Using poster boards, magazine clippings, crafts, and creative ingenuity, each participant develops a visual representation of their future. The introspective nature of the Vision Board Workshops provides a plan and tangible reminder of the power that our youth possess in making their future as bright and bountiful as they are willing to work for it to become. Impactful motivational speakers and inspiring volunteers offer assistance throughout the Vision Board Workshops and take-home packets with educational and career resources are also made available.

​Economic education & financial literacy disparities account for significant socioeconomic challenges throughout the communities we serve. Our Financial Literacy Forums are designed to assist young adults in learning integral money management skills to include budgeting, saving, credit building, investments, fraud prevention, and financial planning.

Through collaborative partnerships with local banks, industry-back financial education is provided, and students are offered the opportunity to start their very own bank accounts. Through the A Dream in You Foundation’s Financial Literacy Forums, credit advisors and investment groups lend their expertise in teaching youth the importance of investing and saving money, while also emphasizing the importance of good to excellent credit scores. Each participant completes the forum equipped with a better understanding of finance and credit strategies.

Before stepping out into the “real world” post-graduation, high school seniors attend an open panel discussion consisting of multiple educators, business owners, and professionals offering invaluable insight into the power of networking and reaching success in their industry of choice. During this engaging Seminar, a multitude of critical life skills topics are addressed, and students are encouraged to offer insight and inquiries into ways to best prepare for life after high school. Senior Seminar attendees leave feeling better informed with a wider perspective of life after graduation and supplemental resources to help make the best professional and personal decisions to shape their lives.