Data-Driven College & Career Readiness

Dream BLDRS
Vision Session

Build a 10-year vision students can explain, own, and use to guide academic and career choices.

  • Identify Classroom and Career Aspirations
  • Develop and articulate a Vision Statement
  • Vision Mapping: 10-year outlook.
  • Dream BLDRS Blueprint Board

Session Summary

DURATION

60 Minutes

TARGET AUDIENCE

Grades 6–12 / CTE Cohorts

KEY OUTCOMES

Written 10-year clarity + direct linkage to coursework & CTE pathways.

What This Session Is

In the Dream BLDRS: Vision session, participants get clear on where they’re going—and why it matters.

We identify aspirations and guide you through a 3-tiered Vision Statement Development process to write a Vision Statement and anchor it with a personal motto.

This serves as the foundation of your Dream BLDRS Blueprint.

Why Vision First?

Vision isn't just a buzzword. It's the critical first step backed by data that directly impacts engagement, growth, and retention.

68%

Jump in engagement when employees feel connected to a clear vision.

58%

Faster revenue growth in vision-driven organizations vs peers.

2x

Faster revenue growth in vision-driven organizations vs peers.

54%

More likely to stay at the organization for 5+ years.

The SEL Effect

A strong vision fosters self-awareness and self-management—two core competencies of Social-Emotional Learning. It helps individuals understand their emotions, values, and goals.

In the Dream BLDRS: Vision session, participants get clear on where they’re going—and why it matters. We identify aspirations and guide you through a 3-tiered Vision Statement Development process to write a Vision Statement and anchor it with a personal motto.

This serves as the foundation of your Dream BLDRS Blueprint.

Deliverables

  • Identify Classroom and Career Aspirations
  • Develop and articulate a Vision Statement
  • Develop and articulate a Personal motto
  • Dream BLDRS Blueprint Board (starter): 10-year outlook.
  • Vision Mapping: 10-year outlook.
  • Industry Awareness: current snapshot and clarity on how potential careers connect to broader industries that support their vision.

Outcomes you can count on

By the end, every participant will:

  • Identify personal and professional aspirations.
  • Draft and speak a clear Vision Statement.
  • Create a personal motto that acts like a rallying cry.
  • Start a visual cue (Vision Board) to reinforce belief and follow-through.
  • Practice the SEL skills tied to Vision: Self-Awareness and Self-Management.

Outcomes you can count on

By the end, every participant will:

  • Identify personal and professional aspirations.
  • Draft and speak a clear Vision Statement.
  • Create a personal motto that acts like a rallying cry.
  • Start a visual cue (Vision Board) to reinforce belief and follow-through.
  • Practice the SEL skills tied to Vision: Self-Awareness and Self-Management.