Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Coolossal Academy
\nLegal Name (if Different): Hollow Reed INC
\nAlso Known As: Colossal Commuity
\nMailing Address: 7027 W. Broward Blvd, 165, 7027 West Broward Boulevard, Plantation, FL, USA
\nCity: Plantation
\nState: FL
\nPostal Code: 33317
\nMain Phone: 7544449929
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: http:\/\/www.colossal-academy.com
\nEmployer ID Number: 872333637
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501c3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 03\/20\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Career Launchpad Program
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Colossal Career Launchpad is an experiential program designed to help high school students explore careers by learning directly from the world around them. At Colossal Academy, we believe adolescents learn best when education feels real and connected to their future. Through regular field experiences across South Florida, students visit workplaces, meet entrepreneurs and professionals, and explore industries such as technology, environmental science, the arts, and small business. These experiences help students see what is possible for their own lives while building relationships with mentors in their community.<\/p>\n
After each experience, students translate what they\u2019ve learned into real projects. They design entrepreneurial ideas, build digital portfolios, and create work that reflects their interests and strengths. The program focuses on developing future-ready skills like collaboration, communication, problem solving, and creative thinking. By connecting learning to real careers and real people, the Career Launchpad helps young people discover their gifts, imagine new possibilities for their future, and begin building a pathway toward meaningful work and contribution<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 75,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Getting Smart <\/p>\n
Project Duration: 1 year
\nGeographical Area Served: Broward County, South Florida
\nAge Group To Be Served: High School <\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
\nContact First Name: Shiren
\nContact Last Name: Rattigan
\nContact Title: Founder
\nContact Phone: 7544449929
\nContact Email: shiren@colossal-academy.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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