It’s been two years since I completed Dream BLDRS, and I still use my vision and motto when I make big decisions. From choosing internships to negotiating my first job, the framework helped me move with intention instead of fear. It didn’t just prepare me for college—it prepared me for life.

Dream BLDRS fit seamlessly into our youth leadership programming. It gave our teens a structured way to dream big while staying rooted in real-world skills—communication, self-awareness, and planning. Families have been asking when the next cohort starts.

We needed something that went beyond résumés and mock interviews. Dream BLDRS gave our participants a foundation—vision, purpose, and language for their strengths—that made all the job training stick. Employers noticed the difference in how our graduates showed up.

I’ve never seen students this engaged in writing about themselves. Because of Dream BLDRS, their vision statements and personal mottos turned into some of the strongest essays of the semester. They weren’t just completing an assignment—they were claiming their stories.

We brought Dream BLDRS+ in for our early-career talent, and the impact was immediate. The sessions helped our people clarify their professional vision, communicate their strengths, and advocate for their growth. It’s one of the few programs that genuinely centers both humanity and performance.

As a first-gen student, I always felt like I was guessing—what to study, who to talk to, what to say in emails. Dream BLDRS gave me the language and the tools. Now I walk into office hours, networking events, and interviews with a clear story of who I am and what I’m building.

Dream BLDRS takes conversations I’ve been trying to have with students for years and turns them into a structured, joyful experience. Instead of ‘I don’t know’ and blank stares, I’m hearing, ‘My strengths are…’ and ‘My vision is…’ It’s made our 1:1 meetings deeper, faster.

Before Dream BLDRS, when people asked what I wanted to be, I just said ‘I don’t know.’ Now I have a dream job, a list of strengths, and even a motto that I put on my wall. It feels like my future is mine, not just something adults talk about.

I thought Dream BLDRS was just another ‘college prep’ thing, but it’s different. We didn’t just talk about majors—we talked about the life I want, what I value, and how to actually get there. Now my personal statement, my scholarship apps, even my social media all line up with my vision.

Dream BLDRS gave my son something school never really did—a clear sense of who he is and where he’s going. He came home talking about his vision statement, his strengths, and even asked to redo his room so it ‘matches his goals.’ I’ve watched his confidence grow every week.

As a student-athlete, I used to only see myself as my sport. Dream BLDRS helped me identify my strengths off the field, build a personal brand, and set goals that go beyond game day. I walk into classrooms, meetings, and interviews with a level of focus and confidence I didn’t have before this program.

Our first-year retention numbers told us we had a connection and confidence problem, not just an academic one. Dream BLDRS helped our students articulate their ‘why,’ map out their support systems, and practice real-world skills like networking and email etiquette. You can feel the shift on campus—students aren’t just enrolled, they’re invested.

Dream BLDRS gave our students language for their futures. We watched discipline issues drop while participation and confidence went up—especially during the elevator pitch and public speaking sessions. It’s rare to find a program that is culturally relevant, data-driven, and this engaging at the same time, but Dream BLDRS delivers on all three.

Before Dream BLDRS, college felt like a blur of classes and deadlines. Now I have a clear vision statement, real goals on paper, and a roadmap that actually fits my life. I catch myself using my motto when things get hard, and it keeps me locked in—not just on graduating, but on who I’m becoming.”