Slide 1 - Mentor Recruitment
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The Vision 2023 Outcomes Report

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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.

Be a Mentor

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 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 STUDENTS

“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

Building a Future Through Engineering, Mentorship, and Opportunity: Lina's Story

Building a Future Through Engineering, Mentorship, and Opportunity: Lina’s Story

Pictured is Lina Yousef (right) after accepting our 2026 Cupp-Hamilton Scholarship, alongside her volunteer Career Mentor, Carmen Gaines from Turner Construction. When Lina Yousef joined our Workforce Prep Mentoring Program during the 2023–24 school year at Community High School in Sterling Heights, she was preparing to graduate and thinking about ... Read More »
Celebrating Dreams Realized: $111,000 in Scholarships and Emergency Funds Provided, Graduating Students Recognized, and Mentors Honored

Celebrating Dreams Realized: $111,000 in Scholarships and Emergency Funds Provided, Graduating Students Recognized, and Mentors Honored

Our 2026 Winning Futures Scholarship Celebration was a reminder of what can happen when students are surrounded by people who believe in them. See photos from the event. Held at Club Venetian in Madison Heights, the annual event brought together students, families, mentors, educators, donors, and community partners to celebrate ... Read More »
Passion for Impact: Juan Barrera Joins our Board of Directors

Passion for Impact: Juan Barrera Joins our Board of Directors

Winning Futures is proud to welcome Juan Barrera to its Board of Directors. With more than 30 years of global leadership experience in automotive manufacturing and operations, Juan brings a wealth of expertise, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to helping young people build brighter futures. Juan currently serves as Vice ... Read More »