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Practice Makes Perfect: Career Readiness Bootcamp
This past month, 30 students from "I Have A Dream," Adelante, AVID, and Boulder Housing Partners participated in
the annual "I Have A Dream" Career Readiness Boot Camp at the University of Colorado - Boulder. Students learned public speaking techniques, drafted resumes, and discussed professional etiquette. Volunteers from the community also conducted mock interviews with students and offered constructive feedback. After completing the Boot Camp, students are eligible to apply for a variety of paid internships with "I Have A Dream," CU Boulder, Thorne Nature Experience, Boulder Housing Partners, and other organizations across Boulder and Longmont. A special thanks to our facilitators, volunteers, and AmeriCorps members for making this event a huge success!
If you are interested in helping with future events like this one, or have a paid internship opportunity you would like to share with us, please contact Dr. Krishna Pattisapu, Director of the College and Career Department at krishna@ihaveadreamboulder.org or 303-444-3636 x11.
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Celebrating YOU During National Volunteer Week
During National Volunteer Week, April 23-29, "I Have A Dream" celebrated the program volunteers who support more than 600 youth in academic and enrichment activities in the after-school program.
Burt Neiman has been volunteering with the Carbon Valley Class for two semesters. He works with 3rd grade Dreamers on activities ranging from writing penpal letters to recess. "It's those little moments where you see a student start their homework assignment struggling and watch them push through it and complete the assignment with gusto. Watching that boost of confidence with achievement is really great," Burt explained.
Throughout the year the "I Have A Dream" Foundation relies on more than 600 community volunteers, like Burt, and who serve as after-school/summer volunteers, mentors, and special events volunteers.
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Simple Energy & Chain Reaction Come Together for Dreamers
Simple Energy, a
local Boulder start-up,
partnered with non-profit organization Chain Reaction to organize a day of service called "Build a Bike." Fourty Simple Energy employees and four Chain Reaction employees came together to provide new bicycles for 13 Elk Dreamers - including helmets and bike locks! They also provided 10 sets of helmets and bike locks for Dreamers and other youth living at the Boulder Housing Partners Kalmia housing site.
Thank you to these generous businesses and community members who came together to help provide a resource we often think of as part of the childhood experience, but may not be available to children living in low-income communities. If you or your company are interested in finding a way to bring additional resources or experiences to the youth in our programs, please contact Garett Brownlee-Plantz, Vice President of Programs at garett@ihaveadreamboulder.org or 303-444-3636 x12.
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THIS WEEKEND ONLY! 2017 Dream Kitchens Tour!
Join us for this annual event which opens the doors to some of Boulder County's finest kitchens! Explore the latest in kitchen design, visit with designers and suppliers, enjoy food samples, and support the youth in "I Have A Dream" on this self-paced tour.
Saturday, April 29
Sunday, April 30
12 pm - 4 pm
Tour tickets: $20
Tickets available during the tour at:
"I Have A Dream" - Boulder County
5390 Manhattan Circle, #200 in Boulder
303-444-3636
Tickets are also available
at any Boulder-area King Soopers (1-866-464-2626) or at
www.ticketswest.com (fees apply)
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Dreamers Explore and Create with a Makerspace Apprenticeship
For the past several weeks, Dreamers from the Phoenix class have been participating in an in a apprenticeship program at
BLDG 61, a Makerspace at Boulder Public Library. Students visit the workshop once or twice a week to learn design and fabrication skills and working on their own projects. Students have learned how to use sewing machines, looms, laser-cutting equipment, 3D design software, 3D printers, digital calipers, soldering guns, and a variety of other tools and techniques.
After learning about the equipment and resources available, students made plans for their own projects using a budget provided by the program. Students also earn a
stipend for the time they spend in the apprenticeship. Current projects that the students are working on include a custom jacket, fitness-tracking watches, and quad-copter drones. At the end of the program, the student's projects will be displayed in the gallery at the Boulder Public Library. This apprenticeship helps to give students an opportunity to learn traditional and cutting edge creation skills, and serves as inspiration for college majors or careers that students might pursue.
Paid apprenticeships and internships help students learn valuable skills that will help them in college and their future careers. If you are interested in learning more about hosting a bright and enthusiastic student at your organization, please contact Dr. Krishna Pattisapu, Director of the College and Career Department at krishna@ihaveadreamboulder.org or 303-444-3636 x11.
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Phoenix Dreamers Richie and Saul use digital calipers and computers to measure components for quad-copter drones that they will build.
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Janet Holligsworth from BLDG 61 at the Boulder Public Library teaches Phoenix Dreamers Alex and Lizbeth how to use soldering equipment on an LED microchip kit.
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Meet The New Emerging Leaders Board!
Founded in 2016,
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he Emerging Leaders Board is working to raise the visibility of "I Have A Dream" Foundation in the community, recruit volunteers, and fundraise, as well as provide connections to resources and expertise in the area. In return, Emerging Leaders Board members are provided with the opportunity to build leadership skills and gain experience on a non-profit board, all while leveraging their personal and professional expertise for a good cause.
2017 Emerging Leaders Board Members:
Kelly Reyes, co-chair
Jessie Thompson, co-chair
Sarah Bond
James Bradbury
Tyler Briggs
Kristine Counghlin
Katherine Holden
Daniel Manzaneres
David Meza
Nathan Schneider
Michelle Suniga-Chavez
Jori Taylor
Jess Zeldner
A special thank you to this amazing group for sharing their time and talent as part of Team Dream!
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Start Planning for Summer: 15th Annual Golf Tournament
July 24, 2017 at the Omni Interlocken Golf Club, Broomfield
Each year, supporters of "I Have a Dream" come together to raise money while spending a great day on the golf course.
Event Schedule
6:45 am: Registration, Breakfast, Range/Putting Greens Available
8:30 am: 18-Hole Tournament Shotgun Start
10:30 am: 9-Hole Ladies-Only Tournament Shotgun Start
1:00 pm: Awards Luncheon
1:30 pm: Program and Silent Auction
1:45 pm: Tournament Winners Announced
Come on out and join the fun!
Interested in the 2017 Tournament as a Sponsor and/or player?
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Upcoming Events
THIS WEEKEND!
April 29th and 30th
Click link for tour and ticket information
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May 17th, 3:45 - 5:15pm
Griffin Class
Angevine Middle School
(Lafayette)
*Click to RSVP
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June 21st, 12:30 - 2:00pm
Aspen Class
Timberline PK-8 School
(Longmont)
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2017 Corporate Dream-Makers
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About the "I Have a Dream" Foundation of Boulder County
Since 1990, the award-winning "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County has assisted 1,000 children from low-income areas in achieving their education and career goals by providing long-term personal and academic support, tutoring, mentoring and four-year tuition-assistance scholarships to each graduating student. The organization sponsors entire groups of students from elementary schools or from low-income housing sites and works with these children and their families from elementary school through high school graduation and then "to and through" college. Currently, there are 10 active "I Have A Dream" classes in the Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley School Districts. The "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County has doubled expected graduation rates for its graduating classes of students and has awarded over $2 million in scholarships. The program follows the national model established in New York in 1981 by founder Eugene Lang.
"I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County |
5390 Manhattan Circle #200, Boulder, Colorado 80303
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