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EMPOWERING TOMORROW'S WORKFORCE

We help Metro Detroit students pursue their dreams and build the skills they need to succeed in their careers, families, and communities. Our seven-year Workforce Prep Mentoring Program starts in 10th grade and continues through four years of college, trade school, or other education programs. Each student is paired with a volunteer career mentor from the business community who attends one-hour sessions with students and provides them with guidance, encouragement, and real-world insights. Students explore career paths, build life and job skills, participate in workshops, attend college and career tours, and create personalized academic and career plans. We also support our continuing education students with scholarships and emergency funds to help them stay on track.

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OUR STUDENTS | OUR MENTORS

We empower high school and college students to achieve the life they dream of through our seven-year workforce prep and mentoring programs.

Our career mentors are local business professionals who leave a lasting impact on students across Metro Detroit. They help students figure out what they will do after high school and learn the life, job readiness, and strategic planning skills they will need to be successful.

Since 1994 we have impacted over 50,500 students and awarded over $2.2 million in scholarships.

WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION

“Winning Futures helped me figure out how to turn the best parts of myself into a career that I love.” Katie, Winning Futures Alum

NEWS & UPDATES

Another Very Special Night, Corks & Forks 2025

Another Very Special Night, Corks & Forks 2025

On March 8, 2025, the ballroom at The Townsend Hotel shimmered with elegance as we hosted our 17th annual Corks & Forks gala. This year’s event, chaired by Teresa Thiele, Senior Vice President of Global Purchasing Programs at Stellantis, brought together community leaders, business professionals, and passionate supporters to celebrate ... Read More »
From Medicine to Tech: Shanaz Munni’s Winning Futures Journey

From Medicine to Tech: Shanaz Munni’s Winning Futures Journey

When Shanaz Munni joined our Workforce Prep Mentoring Program at Warren Mott High School in 2018, she thought she had it all figured out—she was going to be a doctor, but she really didn’t know how to make that dream a reality. Now, at 22, she’s preparing to graduate from ... Read More »
Student Spotlight: Durell Thomas Jr. Makes it to the Big Leagues

Student Spotlight: Durell Thomas Jr. Makes it to the Big Leagues

When I last wrote about Durell Thomas Jr. he was going into 12th grade (Year 3 of our Workforce Prep program) at Harper Woods High School. He was dreaming about becoming a professional sports photographer and learning how to put together academic and career plans. Read 2021 blog about Durell ... Read More »