Honor Your Dreams

www.honoryourdreams.org

Postsecondary

Honor Your Dreams is a nonprofit dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for low-income students in New York City by expanding access to career pathways, mentorship, and scholarships.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

100 - 499

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Local

STATE(S) COVERED

New York

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Urban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Career Fair / Career Day, Industry Speaker, Workplace Tour, Mentorship

DELIVERY MODALITY

Hybrid, Workplace-based

TYPICAL DURATION

Long-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

After-school, Summer

COMPENSATION TYPE

Paid, Stipend

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Students, Employers

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

English Only

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Low-income / FRPL Eligible, Underrepresented Minorities

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Digital Technology

FUNDING MODEL

Philanthropy

SIMILAR PROVIDERS

Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation

Regional

The Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization dedicated to training and developing future professionals in the metalworking and manufacturing industry in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its work includes a four-year registered apprenticeship program combining classroom instruction and on-the-job learning, as well as youth initiatives like robotics and STEM programs that build pathways into advanced manufacturing.

Available in: PA

grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12 postsecondary grades k–5

ImBlaze by Big Picture Learning

Nationwide

National

ImBlaze is the leading WBL management tool. Through our web and mobile solution, schools and other orgs an manage their "Rolodex" of opportunities, track student attendance, and keep track of compliance paperwork. ImBlaze enables programs to grow social capital for young people and provide outside of school opportunities.

Available in: Nationwide

grades 9–10 grades 11–12

New Orleans Career Center

Local

New Orleans Career Center is New Orleans' flagship workforce training hub for youth. Founded in 2017, NOCC prepares both high school students and young adults for high-demand, middle-skill careers that offer living wages, benefits, and additional learning opportunities. NOCC trains for four local, high-demand industries with over 90% of trainees getting certified during their training, with an annual enrollment of 800 for the 2025-2026 training year from 23 NOLA-PS high schools.

Available in: LA

grades 11–12 postsecondary