Local trade school owner asks council for support for training and reentry programs
Aug 6, 2025
Sharon Smith, owner of Dream Chasers Allied Health and Trade School, addressed the council seeking city support for her training programs that serve youth, adults and formerly incarcerated individuals; she described the program’s services and location but did not request a specific funding amount in the meeting.
The full story
Sharon Smith, owner of Dream Chasers Allied Health and Trade School, spoke during citizen comments at the Meridian City Council meeting on Aug. 1 to request council and community support for her training programs, which provide health‑care, beautification and trade certifications for people ages 12 and up, including reentry services for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in →