Dream Center Academy

A huge thank you to Jennie Stultz for taking our students on an incredible Gaston County Community Tour! Our students enjoyed learning more about the community they call home and gaining a greater appreciation for the people, businesses, and organizations that make Gaston County such a special place.

We would also like to thank Board Member, Jim Morasso for generously treating our students to lunch at The Webb Restaurant. Your kindness and support made the day even more memorable for our students.

We are so grateful for community partners like Jennie and Jim who invest their time, resources, and encouragement into the lives of our students! 🩵💚

A huge thank you to Stephanie Huffman, Krystle Mull, and Jen Thomas at South State Bank for welcoming our Dream Center Academy students for job shadowing this week!

Thank you for making our students feel so at home while sharing your knowledge and experience. Your kindness, encouragement, and investment in the next generation makes a lasting impact.

The last week of Dream Center Academy’s Job Shadowing Program is underway! Students are gaining so many amazing experiences this week with our community partners, Caromont CaroMont Health, Dickson Animal Clinic, and South State Bank We are grateful to these hosts for opening their doors and investing in the next generation of leaders!

We felt someone following us this week... 👀

Turns out it was Logan from Dream Center Academy, who spent the week shadowing Steve everywhere he went—from downtown meetings and GBA events to helping out around the office.

After hearing Steve speak to a Dream Center group last year, Logan wanted to learn more about the GBA. Safe to say, he came prepared. At this point, we’re pretty sure Logan knows more about the GBA than the actual GBA. 😂

Thanks for spending the week with us, Logan!

A huge thank you to Gaston School of the Arts for welcoming our Dream Center Academy students this week for job shadowing! 🎭✨

We are grateful for the opportunity for our students to learn from talented professionals like Tim Stiles, explore new career pathways in the arts. Thank you for investing in the future of our students and helping them discover their passions! 💙

👏🎉We are proud to celebrate Dream Center Academy Board Member Anthony Powell for receiving the prestigious 2026 United Way of Gaston County Harold T. Sumner Award!

This award recognizes outstanding community service and leadership, and Anthony is truly deserving of this honor. His dedication to serving others, investing in our community, and supporting the mission of Dream Center Academy has made a lasting impact on countless lives.

Thank you, Anthony, for your leadership, generosity, and commitment to making our community a better place. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🎉

💙 Thank You, Hannon Orthodontics 🦷

A huge thank you to Hannon Orthodontics on Orthodontics for allowing our Dream Center Academy students to job shadow this week. Your investment in our students provides valuable real-world experience and helps them explore future career opportunities.

Happy to share that we are hosting two students from the Dream Center Academy at Plant 15. Dream Center Academy is a local program that supports students through academic enrichment, mentorship, and career readiness opportunities, helping prepare them for future success in both education and the workforce.

We are proud to partner in opportunities like this that allow students to gain real-world exposure to manufacturing and explore potential career paths. We look forward to having them on site and hope they enjoy their experience with us at Plant 15.

American & Efird
Dream Center Academy