The Greeley Dream Team Incorporated

Dream team k-8 precollegiate program: serving over 500 students each year, the dream team k-8 precollegiate program is primarily funded by educational talent search (ets), a federally funded trio program that supports limited-income and first-generation college-bound students during secondary school. The goal of the program is that students are accepted and transition to a 2 or 4-year college/university, or a trade school following high school. Students typically enter in 6th grade and remain in the program for 7-9 years. At the core of the dream team k-8 precollegiate program are the relationships that advisors build with students. Program services include, but are not limited to, one-on-one academic advising, tutoring, career and college- based field trips, educational workshops, financial aid assistance, and college preparation.

Expansion dream team k-8 precollegiate program: this expansion was made possible by state of colorado tgys funding to support limited-income and first-generation college-bound students during secondary school. (we added 2 additional k8 schools, madison and tointon and support at the high school level.) the goal of the program is that students are accepted and transition to a 2 or 4-year college/university, or a trade school following high school. Students typically enter in 6th grade and remain in the program for 7-9 years. At the core of the dream team k-8 precollegiate program are the relationships that advisors build with students. Program services include, but are not limited to, one-on-one academic advising, tutoring, career and college-based field trips, educational workshops, financial aid assistance, and college preparation.

Dream team scholars: the scholarship was established 30 years ago by a diverse cross-section of local citizens and community leaders committed to closing achievement gaps and increasing graduation rates. Each year, a minimum of 20,000 is set aside, and seniors who have participated in the greeley dream team program for a minimum of two years are eligible to apply. This scholarship is offered to individuals who demonstrate academic potential, are involved in community and service areas, or have overcome a personal barrier in order to continue their education. Alumni program: the alumni program provides comprehensive support to dream team students for a minimum of the first two years post-high school, focusing on post- secondary education, workforce readiness/support, and overall life skill development. Key activities of the program include: individualized mentoring and support: advisors meet with each student at least four times per year to determine goals and areas of growth for the academic year; access to skill development: advisors facilitate access to critical post- secondary and workforce skill development including accessing financial aid, course choice, internships/apprenticeships, financial literacy, life skill development, etc.; and workforce development: advisors provide career development and advising to increase awareness of job opportunities after college, ensuring job readiness/placement. Dream team at platte valley re-7: the dream team is operating with our proven pre-collegiate comprehensive curriculum model and serving students at kersey middle and high school, increasing access to much-needed educational resources in rural weld county. As with all its programs, gdt empowers students from diverse backgrounds to overcome the odds, graduate from high school, and enroll in post-secondary education or trade school. This is only possible because of the long-term support continuum that begins in 6th grade and continues through 12th grade - combining individualized and group-based mentoring services that leverage students' unique strengths, foster confidence, and keep them on a path toward educational success. This program offers rural weld county students access to stem-focused workshops, enhanced career exploration and workforce skills development through a well-defined, proven curriculum. Gdt's long-range intensive support model helps students be the best they can be while successfully navigating and graduating high school, obtaining a post-secondary degree, and becoming workforce-ready, ultimately increasing the economic stability of our county and community. Other: these funds benefit all dream team students and programs of the organization. Specific initiatives include a school supply drive, mentoring and leadership programs, and exposure to new devices/programs/opportunities.