ABC's Black-ish stars Miles Brown and Marsai Martin share inspiring stories with high school students Saturday, March 10, 2018, during a panel discussion of Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE at Epcot in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The 11th annual Disney Dreamers Academy, taking place March 8-11, 2018 is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
ABC's Black-ish stars Miles Brown and Marsai Martin share inspiring stories with high school students Saturday, March 10, 2018, during a panel discussion of Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE at Epcot in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The 11th annual Disney Dreamers Academy, taking place March 8-11, 2018 is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
A medical professional shows high school students surgical techniques during a hands-on medical workshop Friday, March 9, 2018, as part of Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The 11th annual Disney Dreamers Academy, taking place March 8-11, 2018, is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
A medical professional shows high school students surgical techniques during a hands-on medical workshop Friday, March 9, 2018, as part of Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The 11th annual Disney Dreamers Academy, taking place March 8-11, 2018, is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
Steve Harvey inspires students Sunday, March 11, 2017, during commencement of Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE Magazine at Epcot in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The 11th annual Disney Dreamers Academy, taking place March 8-11, 2018 is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
Steve Harvey inspires students Sunday, March 11, 2017, during commencement of Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE Magazine at Epcot in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The 11th annual Disney Dreamers Academy, taking place March 8-11, 2018 is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
Students learn how to dress for success during the Disney Dreamers Image Makeover on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Disney Dreamers Academy is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. taking place March 21-24, 2019 at Walt Disney World Resort (Todd Anderson, photographer)
Students learn how to dress for success during the Disney Dreamers Image Makeover on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Disney Dreamers Academy is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. taking place March 21-24, 2019 at Walt Disney World Resort (Todd Anderson, photographer)
Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth Carter is honored with a “Mousecar” for her work on “Black Panther” during Be 100 Conversations With on Saturday, March 23, 2019. The 12th annual Disney Dreamers Academy, taking place March 21-24, 2019, is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Gregg Newton, photographer)
Mickey Mouse welcomes 9 high school students from Florida Thursday, March 21, to Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. during the 12th annual Disney Dreamers Academy. The event, taking place March 21-24, 2019 at Walt Disney World Resort, is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
Mickey Mouse welcomes 9 high school students from Florida Thursday, March 21, to Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. during the 12th annual Disney Dreamers Academy. The event, taking place March 21-24, 2019 at Walt Disney World Resort, is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
(L to R) Marcus Scribner from “black-ish”, JD McCrary from the upcoming “The Lion King” film and Miles Brown from “black-ish” speak to Disney Dreamers during Be 100 Conversations With on Saturday, March 23, 2019. The 12th annual Disney Dreamers Academy, taking place March 21-24, 2019, is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Harrison Cooney, photographer)
(L to R) Marcus Scribner from “black-ish”, JD McCrary from the upcoming “The Lion King” film and Miles Brown from “black-ish” speak to Disney Dreamers during Be 100 Conversations With on Saturday, March 23, 2019. The 12th annual Disney Dreamers Academy, taking place March 21-24, 2019, is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Harrison Cooney, photographer)
Devan Smith from Marietta, Ga. is presented with the Courage Award at the commencement of the 12th annual Disney Dreamers Academy on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The annual event is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Gregg Newton, photographer)
Devan Smith from Marietta, Ga. is presented with the Courage Award at the commencement of the 12th annual Disney Dreamers Academy on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The annual event is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Gregg Newton, photographer)
Performers from the Festival of the Lion King show presented at Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrate the commencement of the 12th annual Disney Dreamers Academy on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The annual event is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
Performers from the Festival of the Lion King show presented at Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrate the commencement of the 12th annual Disney Dreamers Academy on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The annual event is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
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Steve Harvey has seen success as a comedian, actor, author, and many other ventures. Perhaps the most successful and meaningful initiatives that Harvey has been involved in is his annual mentoring program.
ThreeJacksonville-area students were among 100 young adults from across the country who just returned home from celebrating the conclusion of the 12th annual Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and “Essence” magazine.
The Academy is a four-day, once-in-a-lifetime educational mentoring program that takes place annually at Walt Disney World Resort. Northeast Florida participants included Marlon Griggs (Jacksonville, Florida), Bransyl Boston (Middleburg, Florida) and Kevant Gross (Reddick, Florida).
The participants were selected from thousands of applicants to participate. Each Disney Dreamer received an all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World Resort where they learned importance of personal and professional development skills and the significance of hard work.
Since its inception in 2007, more than 1,200 students have participated in the career-discovery journey that is Disney Dreamers Academy. Students are inspired to discover new career opportunities, pursue their dreams and interact with participating celebrities and speakers.
This year, the Disney Dreamers Academy theme was “Be100,” which was designed to encourage teens to be positive, to be “all in” and to carry what they learn back with them so they can achieve their full purpose and make a difference in the lives of others.
“My hope is these Disney Dreamers realize there are no limits to what they can achieve,” said Steve Harvey. “All the amazing people they had the chance to hear from this weekend had to start somewhere, and I am excited to see where the dreams of these 100 students take them,” said Harvey.
Applications are now open for the 2020 event, which will take place next March at Walt Disney World. High school students ages 13-19 can apply at DisneyDreamersAcademy.com. Students apply by answering a series of essay questions about their personal stories, the influential people in their lives and their dreams for the future. The final 100 participants are selected by a panel of judges.
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