Dynamy


Dynamy, Inc. is a "residential internship program" in the United States. It was founded in 1969 as an experiential educational organization based in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Programs

Dynamy strives to challenge, support, and empower young adults from 17-22 to find their mission in life during a Gap year. The group provides programs of internship and mentoring that help participants gain confidence, leadership skills and a sense of responsibility to their fellow man. Dynamy tried to start a branch in Santa Rosa, California in 2005-2006, but it never opened.

Dynamy Internship Year

A nine-month residential commitment that includes the following elements:
Most participants have graduated from high school, but college freshmen and sophomores can benefit. More than 85% of the individuals who complete the Internship continue their education, with many seeking an advanced degree.

Dynamy Youth Academy

The program, founded in 1989, is limited to 60 low income students from the Worcester public schools. The individuals selected typically have one or more of the following characteristics:
Those chosen will participate in a four-year after school leadership and enrichment course of action designed to provide support and motivation to finish high school and continue their education. Activities include most of those included in the Dynamy internship. Full scholarships to the Colleges of Worcester Consortium are available to academy graduates. The academy was formerly the John S. Laws Institute.

Funding

Dynamy relies on financial support from private individuals, organizations, corporations and foundations. Beginning in 2006, the academy program in Worcester was partially funded by the United Way of Central Massachusetts. Alumni, parents and friends are especially important, both for monetary gifts and to share the Dynamy vision with others.