About us
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Dimms is a non-profit organization that empowers the lives of average students who are unsure of their careers. It was founded in 2016 by Ingrid white and her brother Garfield Riley, who witnessed the life of their kids frustrating trying different career paths, starting and stopping college while adjusting in the working or educational arena. Since its development, Dimms Life has significantly impacted academically challenged students in the Stone Mountain area. Students graduate high school knowing what career paths are undesirable and pathways that are suited for them, with outstanding mentorship and leadership programming designed to help teens navigate a career path. Students are more confident after completing high school. Mentoring mentees. To become mentors future leaders – long-term success.
What We Do
A four-year program
DIMMS Life Center has developed a unique and innovative Program. Licensed professionals help transform the next generation into leaders in a profession that produces productive young leaders who will be more equpt to face life challenges.
Starting in high school, participants are aided in finding different career interest DLC prepares High Schoolers for college and their careers, with a focus on long-term success. Leaders in training are our goal for each participant.
Why Do We Do It?
Throughout high school and after, students are uncertain about what the next phase of life is. Oftentimes,.
students who complete high school immaturely select a career field or make life decisions that often regret. Our goal is to implement a system that, after graduating high school, students gain the life career experience of their choice to help in the decision-making for jobs in a global, information-based economy with
21st-century skills.
This four-year program exposes high school students to the tools and skillsets
needed to succeed after high school while helping them identify careers that align
with their passion. Students are given opportunities to develop academically while honing their life skills.
How does it work
ï‚· This is a student-led organization where youth are empowered to lead.
ï‚· Students learn through the enriching curriculum provided by DLC
entrepreneurs
ï‚· The curriculum will cover a variety of topics, including Health and
wellness, cosmetology, Real Estate, nursing, Plumbing and Electrician
ï‚· Students engage in virtual sessions on a monthly basis via YouTube
Live.
ï‚· Students are provided with at least 4 hours of programming monthly
supplemented with guest speakers, outside activities, services and
opportunities to share their talents or “SPARK”.
ï‚· Students will stay connected to the assigned mentors
ï‚· through various touchpoints such as events, community service
projects, Spark Days and conferences.