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Slide 2 - Career Mentors Needed

25 From 25

2019 marks a special year for Winning Futures – it’s our 25th anniversary! To help celebrate, we’ve identified 25 graduates from the past 25 years who exemplify the importance and impact of our program. Here you can learn a little more about them and the amazing achievements they’ve accomplished.

December, 2019

Rosa Majeed
Marketing Liaison
St. Mary’s Rehabilitation
Winning Futures Class of 2012

Jordan Manning
Student
Grand Valley State University
Winning Futures Class of 2018

Katie Filion
Student
Eastern Michigan University
Winning Futures Class of 2015

November, 2019

Angelica Powe
Student
Michigan State University
Winning Futures Class of 2016

Jose House
Student
Eastern Michigan University
Winning Futures Class of 2015

October, 2019

Belinda Cargile
Student
University of Michigan
Winning Futures Class of 2017

Jason Gordon
National Manager of Petrochemical and Utilities
Allied Universal Security Services
Winning Futures Class of 2002

September, 2019

Brittani Lipsey
Student
University of Michigan
Winning Futures Class of 2018

Richard Russell
Student
Eastern Michigan University
Winning Futures Class of 2018

August, 2019

Alyssa Bacha
Sales Director
LoanCraft
Winning Futures Class of 1998

Tom Zara
Tutor and Business Owner
Zara Tutoring
Winning Futures Class of 2001

July, 2019

Hollie Gilmore
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
Winning Futures Class of 2000

Matthew Alexander
Structures Engineering Intern
Lear Corporation
Winning Futures Class of 2012

June, 2019

Dipita Das
Student
University of Michigan
Winning Futures Class of 2017

Joe Owens
Senior Representative - Vending Service Center
MSC Industrial Supply
Winning Futures Class of 2003

May, 2019

Lori Gulecki
Financial Analyst
Kelly Services
Winning Futures Class of 1998

Deshawn Wafer
Student
University of Michigan
Winning Futures Class of 2017

April, 2019

Jennifer Brubaker
Executive Director
Gianna House
Winning Futures Class of 2000

Melvin Atkins III
Contractor
James White Enterprises
Winning Futures Class of 2013

Lourin Younan
Undergraduate Student
Wayne State University
Winning Futures Class of 2016

Terrell White, Jr.
Executive Assistant
Porter Media Group
Owner
Innovative Choice
Winning Futures Class of 2018

February, 2019

Angelica Tibbitts
Undergraduate Student
Saginaw Valley State University
Winning Futures Class of 2018
Pontiac Academy for Excellence

Nick Maluchnik
Employee Benefits Advisor
Brown & Brown of Detroit, Inc.
Winning Futures Class of 2013
Warren Mott High School

January, 2019

Katie Pusz
Marketing Communications Specialist
ImageSoft, Inc.
Winning Futures Class of 2013
Warren Mott High School

James Payne
Student
State University of New York Adirondack
Winning Futures Class of 2017
Madison High School

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Scholarship Judging

Essay reviewing will be held on Feb. 14, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at our office in Troy. You will be asked to read and evaluate 10 -15 applicant essays.

Interview evaluators participate in 5 -15 online interviews of student applicants and provide their feedback to the selection team. The virtual interviews are grouped together in two to three hour timeslots on select weekdays in March, 2025.

Year 1 (10th Grade)

Year one of our seven-year program.
10^th grade and alternative high school students at one of our participating schools.
Two to three one-hour monthly sessions, November through May.
Sessions held at participating schools, during the school day, and with students, teachers, career mentors, and staff present. Cass Technical High School (Detroit); Community High School (Sterling Heights); Communication & Media Arts High School (Detroit); Harper Woods High School (Harper Woods); Hazel Park High School (Hazel Park); Mumford High School (Detroit); and Warren Mott High School (Warren).
Each session includes a 10-minute motivational lesson taught by staff members followed by career mentors participating with students in fun hands-on activities that reinforce the day’s lesson and completing a workbook page.
Topics focus on career exploration and life skills development: vision; attitude; strengths and weaknesses analysis; communication skills; reputation and personal brand; managing emotions; moral and performance values; value-based decision-making; financial literacy; perseverance; goal setting; study skills; and continuing education.

Years 2 & 3 (11th & 12th Grade)

Years two and three of our seven-year program.
11th and 12th grade students who successfully completed the previous year of our program.
Students connect with their career mentors monthly from October through August: Four in-person workshops at the school; Three virtual curriculum-based meetings; Four touchpoints by phone or in-person. Career mentors schedule the non-workshop dates with their students.
Virtual curriculum-based meetings include a five-minute educational video followed by a structured discussion led by the career mentor.
The curriculum is a deeper dive into career exploration and job readiness skills development with greater emphasis on continuing education and planning for life after high school. Topics include: career exploration; networking; financial literacy; exploring college, trade school, military and other post-high school options; emotional intelligence; handling stress; time management; professionalism; college obstacles; and education and career planning.

Years 4-7 (College)

Years four through seven of our seven-year program.
College or trade school students who were in our high school program.
Students meet monthly with their career mentors for one-on-one sessions, either virtual or in-person.
Each session includes a five-minute educational video with a structured discussion that is led by the career mentor.
The curriculum focuses on equipping students with life skills to thrive academically, graduate successfully, and secure meaningful employment. Topics include overcoming academic challenges, developing emotional intelligence, mastering essential workforce skills, and preparing for life’s practical demands.

Corks & Forks Wine Assistant

Saturday, March 9, 2024, The Townsend Hotel, Birmingham
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Career Mentor

Three one-hour sessions each month from October through May.
Sessions held at participating schools during the school day with students, staff, teachers, and career mentors present. Cass Technical High School (Detroit); Communication & Media Arts High School (Detroit); Community High School (Sterling Heights); Harper Woods High School (Harper Woods); Mumford High School (Detroit); Pontiac Academy for Excellence (Pontiac); and Warren Mott High School (Warren).
Training before each session and support during every session.
Sessions start with a 10-minute lesson that is taught by a staff member, then career mentors participate in planned and fun activities that reinforce the day’s lesson.

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