CLE Kids Kollective
Cleveland, Ohio · Est. 2026

Youth Leadership & Innovation Incubator

A 6-month entrepreneurial STEAM program equipping Cleveland youth ages 10–15 to build identity, develop skills, lead projects, and create real community impact.

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6
Month Program
5
Program Phases
10–15
Ages Served
STEAM
Curriculum Focus
Now Seeking Founding Location Partners — donate dedicated space for 8 months in exchange for marketing, community visibility, and youth-created content.
CLE Kids Kollective Crest
About the Founder

Meet the Vision Behind the Kollective

Minister Sharmika Dorsey, ISTQB-CTFL, ISTQB-CTAL
Licensed Minister ISTQB-CTFL ISTQB-CTAL Certified Software Tester Community Innovator

Minister Sharmika Dorsey is a licensed minister, certified software testing professional, and community innovator based in Cleveland, Ohio. With a background spanning faith-based leadership and advanced technology quality assurance, she founded CLE Kids Kollective to bridge the gap between technical excellence and community impact — equipping youth ages 10–15 with the entrepreneurial STEAM skills, leadership identity, and responsible AI literacy needed to shape Cleveland's future. She brings to every room what few founders can: deep technical credibility, earned community trust, and a genuine calling to serve.

Program Overview

A Cohort Built for Real-World Impact

Our 5-phase model takes youth from self-discovery to a public Innovation Expo — building confidence, technical skills, and community leadership every step of the way.

I

Foundation

Identity & Confidence — Personal Leadership Blueprint

Month 1
II

Skill Building

Communication & Discipline — Skill Badges & Prototypes

Month 2
III

Application

Ownership Simulations — Team-Based Project Proposal

Month 3
IV

Elevation

Leadership & Impact — Capstone Digital Portfolio

Month 4–5
V

Innovation Expo

Public Capstone Presentation — Community Showcase

Month 6
STEAM Integration
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Science

Community problem analysis and data tracking to measure real-world impact

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Technology & AI

Digital content creation and responsible, ethical use of AI and emerging tools

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Engineering

Prototype design and iteration labs — building, testing, and refining ideas

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Arts

Creative expression, presentation design, and digital storytelling

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Mathematics

Financial modeling, budgeting, and impact measurement for real projects

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Leadership

Public speaking, teamwork simulations, and entrepreneurial confidence building

The Four Pillars

What We Build in Every Child

Every phase of CLE Kids Kollective is designed around four core pillars that work together to develop the whole child — not just their skills, but their identity, intelligence, and drive.

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Leadership

Building confident, accountable young leaders who can communicate, inspire, and take ownership of their community impact.

Phase I — Foundation
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Emotional Intelligence

Developing self-awareness, empathy, and resilience — the interpersonal skills that make great leaders great humans.

Phase II — Skill Building
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STEAM Innovation

Applying science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to solve real community problems through hands-on, project-based learning.

Phase III — Application
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Entrepreneurship

Cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset — budgeting, prototyping, pitching, and building solutions that create lasting community value.

Phase IV–V — Elevation & Expo
Program at a Glance

The Complete Program Model

From PhysIN sessions to the Innovation Expo, every component of CLE Kids Kollective is intentionally designed to build the whole child across all four pillars.

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PhysIN Sessions

Weekly in-person, 3-hour facilitated group sessions

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DigIM Modules

Digital Immersion Modules — quizzes, design & iteration

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Parent Engagement

Regular check-ins and family showcases throughout the cycle

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Innovation Expo

Public capstone presentations — community celebration of achievement

CLE Kids Kollective Program Infographic

CLE Kids Kollective — Full Program Overview

Partner With Us

Be a Founding Location Partner

We're seeking an 8-month in-kind space partnership. No financial contribution required — just a dedicated space in exchange for real, lasting community value.

You Provide

  • Dedicated meeting space for 8 months
  • Access for weekly 3-hour sessions
  • Consistent, reliable scheduling
  • Safe, accessible environment for youth ages 10–15
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We Provide in Return

  • Founding Location Partner designation
  • Logo on all program materials & signage
  • Featured recognition at Innovation Expo
  • Youth-created digital content & social media
  • Speaking opportunity at Capstone Presentation
  • Community goodwill & press visibility
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Community Impact

Your space becomes a hub for youth leadership development in Cleveland — a legacy contribution embedded in your community story.

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Brand Visibility

Your name and logo will be seen by youth, families, educators, and community leaders throughout the entire program cycle.

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Authentic Content

Youth-created digital content is among the most authentic social media material available — your space is the backdrop for all of it.

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First-Mover Status

As a Founding Location Partner, you are embedded in the origin story of CLE Kids Kollective — a growing Cleveland institution.

Ready to Be Part of Something Historic?

Let's schedule a 30-minute conversation to explore how this partnership fits your organization's mission.

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Event Calendar

Upcoming Events & Sessions

March 2026

SuMoTuWeThFrSa
MAR
07

Cohort Info Session

Learn about the program, meet the founder, and register your child

Community
MAR
14

Partner Interest Meeting

Open session for organizations interested in space partnerships

Partners
MAR
21

PhysIN Session — Week 1

Phase I begins: Identity & Confidence — Cohort orientation

Program
APR
05

Parent Engagement Night

Family showcase of Phase I deliverables and program updates

Families
SEP
12

CLE Kids Kollective Innovation Expo

Public capstone presentations — community celebration of youth achievement

Expo
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Let's Build Something Together

Whether you're a potential location partner, a Cleveland family, or a community organization — we'd love to connect.

🌐 clekidskollective.org
📍 Cleveland, Ohio
👤 Minister Sharmika Dorsey, ISTQB-CTFL, ISTQB-CTAL
🎓 Youth Program · Ages 10–15
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