P2P Monthly Recap: Inspiring Dreams, Building Futures!

Houston County: Empowering Students to Dream Big 

Students at Warner Robins Middle and Feagin Mill Middle continued their journey of developing strong soft skills, exploring career possibilities, and connecting with Disability Connections, their local Center for Independent Living (CIL). Seventh and eighth graders completed a career interest inventory, identifying career areas that align with their personal preferences and strengths. Other classes explored how their interests and workplace preferences may influence their future job choices. It was wonderful to see students so energized about discovering their career paths! Later in the month, students focused on self-advocacy in the workplace, engaging in interactive scenarios about disclosure and requesting reasonable accommodations—key lessons in building confidence and independence. 

P2P extends sincere appreciation to our partners—GVRA, Disability Connections, and Houston County Schools—for their ongoing commitment to empowering students. Together, we are truly One Team, One Dream, Better Together! 

New Launch: Pathway to Dreams at Richards Middle School!  

P2P proudly celebrated the launch of Pathway to Dreams at Richards Middle School in Muscogee County! A heartfelt thank-you goes out to Richards Middle School and our outstanding CIL partner, Access 2 Independence, for a fantastic first week of programming. The dedication and preparation from both teams have been inspiring, and the energy from students has been contagious. Richards Middle students have already impressed us with their curiosity and enthusiasm as they learned about careers and explored how personal preferences shape vocational choices. Through engaging activities like “Career Quest: Discover Your Future,” students identified their interests, discussed workplace settings, and reflected on their future dreams. Both 6th graders and Journey to Dreams participants became true career explorers—discovering Georgia’s 17 Career Clusters and connecting their skills and passions to potential career paths. These lessons laid a strong foundation for their continued growth and self-discovery. P2P is deeply grateful for our partnership with Access 2 Independence and Muscogee County Schools as we continue empowering students to dream big and develop lifelong success skills. 

Pathway to Dreams has also launched at Lewis Frasier (Liberty County), Cedartown Middle and Rockmart Middle (Polk County), and prepared for launch the first week of October at Grovetown Middle (Columbia County) and John Lewis, Sutton, Bunche, Sylvan (Atlanta Public School). We look forward to connecting skills with passion, paving pathways and empowering the next generation to dream boldly and achieve confidently. 

Collaboration Spotlight: Georgia Parent Mentor Kick-Off 

The Pathways to Partnerships Team joined the RWS Team to present at the Georgia Parent Mentor Kick-Off in Macon, GA. Our presentation highlighted RWS Reimagined and the P2P Grant Project, focusing on strengthening family connections and raising awareness about Centers for Independent Living and P2P Family Learning Sessions. 

Special thanks to Dr. Brandi Pardo from Houston County Schools for joining us to share an LEA perspective on the positive impact of Pathway to Dreams. The event was an inspiring day of collaboration, as parent mentors and educators reflected on their dreams for students and families—and how innovative partnerships like P2P can help make those dreams a reality. 

Program Numbers At A Glance 

• 220 new students enrolled (6-8th graders) for September
• 41 students have entered a 2nd year in the program
• 524 services were delivered to students in September
• Pathways to Dreams is now in 7 school districts 

Looking Ahead 

As we move into another exciting month, the P2P Team remains committed to helping students discover their strengths, explore career pathways, and develop essential soft skills that will guide them toward lifelong success. 

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