June 2026 - Winning Futures - Mentoring Programs - Empowering youth to succeed through mentoring and strategic planning

Focus: Support needed to stay in school, graduate, and find employment
Students: From high school program (started in 10th grade), enrolled in continuing education
Career Mentors: Matched one-to-one with students based on student’s career interest and mentor’s career experience/li>
Sessions: Monthly, arranged by mentors with their students – virtual, phone, or in-person &#8211; Mentors and students choose from a list of curriculum topics &#8211; Mentor receives talking points, resources, and activities to teach the lesson
Topics: Overcoming freshman struggles; emotional intelligence; resumes; internships; networking; interviewing; time management; business communications; success strategies; attitude; five-year goals; and preparing for life after school

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

June 15, 2026 by Chris Cahill, MA

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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 »