Who We Are
OUR MISSION–Dream To SOAR (DTS) cultivates youth leadership in advocacy and fosters innovative thinking to drive positive change. Our mission is to nurture and enhance leadership skills, cultivate strong interpersonal skills, and facilitate comprehensive career development.
The organization is committed to breaking barriers to success by engaging youth in meaningful ways, empowering them to make impactful decisions and providing them with the tools and opportunities needed to thrive in their communities and beyond.
As an organization, we were founded to specifically address the increasing population of young individuals who may have been neglected or disregarded as a result of previous setbacks or shortcomings. Our aim is to cultivate a new group of social entrepreneurs and visionaries who will tackle the tangible issues within their communities with dedication and innovative solutions.
So Far We’ve Achieved
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A Successful Future!
ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN for the Ready, Set, GO! Youth Academy
Through innovative programming and partnerships nationwide, our program offers job placement services, access to GED completion, as well as hands on training and tools needed for young people who may have been overlooked, at-risk, or disengaged to succeed in the modern economy and lead the change that they want to see in their communities.
Are you a young person between the ages of 16-25 and interested in making a DREAM become REALITY? Click the button below to register TODAY!
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Speaker's Bureau
Our dynamic speakers bring your events to life
Dream To SOAR offers a wide variety of Transitional Aged Youth speakers with knowledge, expertise and insight into today’s issues surrounding mental health and wellness.Our Team
SAMUEL HARRIS IV
CO-FOUNDER
KIMBERLY HARRIS
CO-FOUNDER
LORI AVANT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOROur Partners
Online Courses
Ready, Set, Go! Youth Development Academy
The Ready, Set, Go! Course introduces:
- The importance of building a personal brand and understanding the true importance of self-advocacy and conveying a message.
- The strengthening of leadership, time management, and organizational skills will also be presented.
- The course uses a combination of training, hands-on work, and lectures, providing a multi-dimensional view of leadership, which aims to introduce students to various tools and approaches so that they are provided with the ability to embark on their own course of self-discovery.
STUDENTS ONLY: Missed a class? Click the button below to access the Ready, Set, Go! Online Course. Please note, certifications are only provided upon successful completion of the course and final exam.
