Dream Jamaica Overview

Updated January 2017

About Dream Jamaica Vision We envision a Jamaica where students are inspired and empowered to succeed and to positively impact their communities.

Mission Our mission is to provide meaningful mentoring relationships, along with educational and professional opportunities that will inspire and empower young people to pursue their dreams, accomplish their goals, and positively impact their communities.

About Us Who: Professionals dedicated to helping students identify their talents and leverage them for personal and professional growth What:Transformative programs, including mentoring and community service Why: Help high school students visualize and realize their dreams When: Dream Jamaica was started in January 2008

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Board of Directors Iris Finch President [Seattle WA, USA Financial Analyst, Boeing]

Shemiele Da’Briel Founder [Seattle WA, USA Consultant, Microsoft]

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Arthur Bailey Treasurer [New Jersey-NY, USA AR-PR, Samsung]

Zainab Lasisi BoD Member / DJ Alum [Houston TX, USA Chemical Engineer, BP]

Allen Engler BoD Member [Seattle WA, USA Leader, Navigators]

Francisca Hunt BoD Member [Seattle WA, USA Graphics Designer]

Michelle Rankine BoD Member [Plano TX, USA General Manager, RAH]

Linda Hunt BoD Member [Baltimore MD, USA Instructor, PGCC]

Rohan Budhai BoD Member [Baltimore MD, USA Author / Grad Student]

Rachel Donaldson BoD Member [Kingston, Jamaica Attorney]

11-18 year old students from high schools across Jamaica o o

Forms 1-6 (Grades 7-13) Target 50% male / 50% female

Need academic and career guidance o o

Many from underserved communities Many from single-parent households

Eager to learn new skills and to create a path for a bright future o o o o

Ambitious: they have big, bold goals Disciplined: good behavior Driven: takes initiative, including completing online application with required attachments Focused: steady or improvement in grades year-over-year

Dream Jamaica Students 4

We offer year-round programs to empower participants with skills and information to help them succeed 1) Education: Foundation for success

Mentoring Public Speaking Personal Portfolio

2) Exposure: Network of professionals to share success stories and inspire students

Leadership Experience

3) Experience: Innovation through hands-on activities with tangible outputs 4) Leadership: Critical thinking skills to help students understand their role in society

Workshops Internships Competitions

Math Magic Delta Book Club Online Learning Guide

Webinars Summer Program Community Service

Education

Exposure

2016-17 Offerings 5

"Dream Jamaica for me is a home away from home; a surreal environment to dodge the stress of my life at home and in the city. I see Dream Jamaica as the medium to meet new and inspiring people, to better myself and take steps closer to the life and personality I want and need.

Overall, I am superbly excited about the initiative's growth and I'm looking forward to many prosperous years to come. --Curtis Lozane, 17 y-o, Lower 6, Calabar High --Dream Jamaica participant 2012 – present

Dream Jamaica helps students like Curtis develop critical skills to succeed in life. 6

Metrics

Program Effectiveness

Number of students served (since 2008)

307

Student Success

Average Grade (GPA)

Student Satisfaction % 75%

College Enrollment % TBD

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Retention Rate %

80%

Cost Per Student Per Year 91%

Internship Placement %

$750 (USD)

Community Service Hours 70%

40 (per student per year)

Parents are also invested in Dream Jamaica, and support the participation of their children, because they see the positive impact that the programs have on their children.

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Dream Jamaica 2016

Workshops * Book Club * Excursions * Webinars * Summer Program * Engaging Speakers * Math Magic * Field Trips

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Contact: Email: [email protected] Phone: 876-631-1656 Office: 5 Oxford Park Avenue, Kingston 5 Website: www.dreamjamaica.org