CELEBRATING OUR 18TH YEAR OF SERVICE • EST. 2008
CREATIVITY CHANGES LIVES.
Celebrating our 18th year of service, The Motivational Edge helps young people discover their potential through education, creative expression, mentorship, workforce development and hands-on learning.
YEARS OF SERVICE.
ENGAGE. EDUCATE. EMPOWER.
EST. 2008
Serving young people across South Florida, the Treasure Coast and the Space Coast.
MIAMI-DADE • BROWARD • ST. LUCIE • INDIAN RIVER • BREVARD
PARTNERING SINCE 2015
CONNECTED TO BERKLEE.
CONNECTED TO OPPORTUNITY.
Our partnership with Berklee College of Music and membership in the Berklee City Music Network connect young musicians with music education resources and opportunities beyond their local classrooms.
Rudy Sablon recently traveled to Boston for a meetup connected to the partnership.
REAL PROGRAMS. MEASURABLE IMPACT.
Reporting-period outcomes. CONTENT NEEDED: verified reporting year and source. Not current five-county totals.
SEE THE EDGE IN ACTION.
A closer look at our people, our programs and our growing reach.
WELCOME TO THE EDGE
GROWING ACROSS FLORIDA
MANY WAYS IN. A PATH FORWARD.
MORE THAN ONE PATH TO SUCCESS.
YOUNG PEOPLE. REAL POSSIBILITIES.
MEETING YOUNG PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE.
We have particular experience engaging young people who benefit from alternative approaches to education, creativity, mentorship and career preparation.
Youth in foster care • Students facing academic challenges • Alternative learning pathways • School transitions or disruptions • Young adults preparing for employment • Positive creative environments
SOUTH FLORIDA / TREASURE COAST / SPACE COAST
ONE MISSION. GROWING REACH.
What began in Miami in 2008 has grown into a regional effort serving young people across South Florida, the Treasure Coast and the Space Coast.
SOUTH FLORIDA / PHYSICAL CAMPUS
MIAMI-DADE
SOUTH FLORIDA / SERVICE AREA
BROWARD
TREASURE COAST / SERVICE AREA
ST. LUCIE
TREASURE COAST / HANDS-ON LEARNING
INDIAN RIVER
SPACE COAST / SERVICE AREA
BREVARD
Program service areas are not a list of physical campuses.
INTERESTED IN PARTNERING WITH THE EDGE?
Schools, municipalities, foundations, businesses, nonprofits and community organizations interested in bringing The Motivational Edge programming to the Treasure Coast or Space Coast can connect directly with Ian Welsch, Founder & CEO.
WHAT COMES NEXT MATTERS.
FROM CREATIVE SKILLS TO CAREER SKILLS.
Creative experiences build practical skills. We connect communication, collaboration and problem solving with career exploration and preparation for what comes next.
MUSIC PRODUCTION
Technology • Collaboration • Communication
CREATIVE WRITING
Communication • Critical Thinking
VISUAL ARTS
Creativity • Project Management
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Leadership • Financial Literacy
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Responsibility • Problem Solving
THE ART OF CREATIVE WRITING & LYRICAL EXPRESSION
FIND YOUR VOICE. BUILD YOUR FUTURE.
A signature Edge methodology brings writing, lyrics, music, storytelling and performance together. It connects creative expression with literacy, communication, critical thinking, confidence and career readiness.
HANDS ON. MINDS OPEN.
LEARNING DOESN’T ONLY HAPPEN BEHIND A DESK.
Through hands-on experiences, young people connect learning to the real world while developing responsibility, confidence, practical skills and career awareness.
THE WORK, UP CLOSE.
REAL EXPERIENCES. NEW POSSIBILITIES.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT / INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
LEARNING BEYOND FOUR WALLS.
At Fellsmere, the land becomes a living classroom. Explore the Edge’s published program highlight on horticulture, agriculture and hands-on learning.
REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS & PROGRAMMING
Ian Welsch
Founder & CEO
The Motivational Edge
STRONGER TOGETHER.
Our work is made possible through relationships with foundations, businesses, government agencies, schools and community partners that believe in creating opportunities for young people.
Organizations shown have supported, partnered with, or worked alongside the Edge. Not all are current funders.
City of Miami
Miami-Dade County
Citrus Health
Berklee College of Music
Berklee City Music Network
The DOCK — Dorcas Outreach Center for Kids
Communities Connected for Kids
UPLIFT Drug-Free Coalitions
The Children’s Trust
Florida Blue
Sunshine Health
Ocean Reef Community Foundation
Lockton
YOUR NEXT STEP CAN HELP SHAPE THEIRS.
HELP CREATE WHAT COMES NEXT.
Support a program. Build a partnership. Connect a young person with the Edge.
SUPPORT THE EDGE
Donate or sponsor programs that create opportunities for young people.
PARTNER WITH US
Schools, businesses, foundations, government agencies and community organizations.