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 Fall 2026 Program Cohort will begin on September 2nd, 2026. Participants will get valuable soft skill lessons, group counseling, job preparedness, and financial literacy training. Participants will also have an opportunity to meet firsthand with various industry professionals; such as welding, HVAC, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or CDL (trucking). Once a participant completes the program there is potential for financial assistance to pursue trade certification.
The cohort will meet at the North location once weekly on Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm for twelve weeks.
Completion celebrations will take place in Winter 2026.
Program participants will have priority status for tenancy in our Transitional Housing Facility.
Application deadline is August 30th, 2026.
Email Ryan at ryan@dreamstreetstn.com with any questions or concerns.
Preference will be given to people 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!
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+ EMPOWER
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!
