Vision of Assignment 808

Assignment 808’s vision is to see thriving communities where youth discover and develop their gifts and talents, are empowered to make positive life decisions, adults are equipped and engaged, families are strengthened, opportunities are accessible, cultures are connected, and people are empowered to positively impact the world around them.

Mission of Assignment 808

Assignment 808’s mission is to harness the power of creativity, culture, music, education, and community engagement to empower youth to discover and develop their gifts and talents, equip parents, strengthen families, create opportunities, connect cultures, inspire positive life decisions, and generate lasting community impact.

Assignment 808 Initiatives

  • 808 Impact Talks
  • 808 Career & Life Decision Workshops
  • 808 Creative Impact Academy
  • 808 Parent Empowerment & Wellness Workshops

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Assignment 808 Creative Impact Academy an initiative of Dream True Solutions

No musical experience required.

What Is Assignment 808 Creative Impact Academy?

Assignment 808 Creative Impact Academy is a creative youth-development, community-engagement, and public-education organization that uses creativity, mentorship, education, and real-world experiences to help young people recognize their potential and make positive moves toward their future.

The Academy delivers youth academies, workshops, parent engagement experiences, community initiatives, and keynote presentations designed to develop individuals, strengthen families, and positively impact communities.

The Five D’s

The Assignment 808 experience is built around five stages of development:

DISCOVER - Identify your talents, interests, strengths, and possibilities.

DIRECT - Learn how to channel your abilities, choices, and energy toward positive goals.

DEVELOP - Build the skills, discipline, confidence, and character necessary for growth, better decision making and success in life.

DISPLAY - Put what you have learned into action and demonstrate your talents, skills, and progress.

DOMINATE - Pursue excellence, maximize your potential, use what you have developed to create meaningful impact and life opportunities.

Who Should Enroll?

Assignment 808 Creative Impact Academy serves individuals and groups ages 13–21 who are ready to grow, build confidence, develop real-life skills, explore career opportunities, discover their talents, and make positive decisions for their future.

Participants will be separated into age-appropriate groups to ensure instruction, conversations, activities, and developmental experiences are relevant to their stage of life.

No musical experience is required. Music and creativity are tools of engagement, but the Academy is designed for young people with a wide range of talents, interests, and career aspirations.

What Does the Academy Cost?

FREE - Participants receive a four-month Youth Empowerment Training Experience at no cost.

What Will Participants Learn?

Through creativity, music, mentorship, hands-on experiences, and powerful conversations, participants will develop practical tools in:

  • Leadership and Personal Responsibility
  • Decision-Making and Problem-solving
  • Substance Abuse Prevention 
  • Emotional Regulation & Conflict Resolution
  • Communication and Relationship building
  • Confidence and Personal Development
  • Life Skills and Goal Setting
  • Talent Development and Career Exploration
  • Community Impact & Talent Responsibility
  • Turning Talents and Interests into Opportunities

How Often Does the Youth Academy Meet?

The Academy meets monthly during September, October, and November, allowing participants time between sessions to apply what they learn in real life.

Following each Academy session, participants will receive development assignments to complete at home. A two-week follow-up will provide accountability, encouragement, and support.

Opportunities for continued two-week follow-ups and advanced development beyond the participant’s first month will be based on the demonstrated commitment of both the youth participant and parent or guardian.

December Culminating Experience

The four-month Academy concludes with a December Culminating Experience, where participants have the opportunity to DISPLAY what they have discovered, directed, developed and the commitment to dominate.

Students may showcase their talents, projects, skills, personal growth, and progress before their families and the community.

Participants who complete the Youth Academy will receive an official:

  • Assignment 808 Creative Impact Academy Certificate of Completion
  • Assignment 808 T-Shirt

 

Come ready to learn, connect, create, grow, and make an impact.

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P.L.E.A.D. America (Parents Leading by Example, Action and Development)

What is P.L.E.A.D. America?

P.L.E.A.D. America is a national parent engagement initiative that equips parents and caregivers to lead by example, take positive action, and support the healthy development of their children, families, and communities.