JOB READINESS
The Dream Streets Job Readiness Program is a non-traditional
learning and skill training opportunity for jobless and justice-involved individuals who are either underemployed or unemployed.
OVERVIEW
The 2025 Program Cohorts will begin on February 4, 2025. Participants will get valuable soft skill lessons,
group counseling, job preparedness training and an opportunity to meet firsthand with various industry professionals.
Cohorts will consist of the following:
a) Eight weeks of Job Readiness and soft skill classes, occurring once weekly on Tuesdays
b) Four weeks of Industry Exposure + Site Visits to industry partner locations
Completion celebrations will take place in May 2025
Industry partners include:
1. Catering and Special Events
2. CDL Training
3. Basic Computer Skills and Information Technology
4. Manufacturing
5. Food and Bulk Meal Preparation
Program participants will have priority status for tenancy in our Transitional Housing Facility. Anyone enrolled in the Job Readiness Program who remains in good standing will not be required to pay rent for the first three months. At the three month mark if the participant has a full time job they may receive an additional three months rent free.
Applications for Spring 2025 are now closed. Stay tuned for dates and information for the next cohort.
Preference will be given to males living in the North Nashville area.
If you would like to be part of this program please fill out the form.
We look forward to hearing from you!
PROTECT
+ EMPOWER
A SUCCESS STORY.
Javarius moved to Nashville in early 2024 to pursue a job but when he arrived, he was told the pay would be significantly less than originally promised. He had now uprooted his entire life and would be making nowhere near what’s needed to live in Nashville. Javarius became homeless in a short period of time and had nowhere to turn. Through connections on social media, he found Dream Streets’ Transitional Housing Facility.
He successfully applied and moved in quickly. Shortly after his arrival, he learned of our Job Readiness Program and signed up to join. Javarius has thrived as part of the program, and far exceeded our expectations during his cohort! He was asked to save $100 per month through the course of the program; but in a few short months he has now saved $1,000. He’s currently interviewing for positions in the hospitality industry with a renewed sense of confidence, and Javarius credits Dream Streets with setting him on a new path forward for success!
