About Us » Impact
According to three separate research studies by the University of Michigan and Saginaw Valley State University, our Workforce Prep Mentoring Program has a statistically significant impact on students and is evidence-based. In addition, the University of Michigan Youth Policy Lab found that:
- Our program has a greater impact on students who are not initially college-bound
- Our program has an equitable impact for all students, regardless of race, economic level, or gender
- Compared to non-Winning Futures students, students improved their attitude, self-efficacy, growth mindset, and perseverance
2024-25 Impact
From our Year 1 (10th grade all the way to our Year 7 (continuing education) programs, our students are working, learning, and achieving success. Below are some highlights from the 2024-25 school year.
Year 1 (10th grade)
- 93% completed one or more steps towards their continuing education or career goal.
- 87% feel more optimistic about their life or the future.
- 95% learned new study skills.
- 70% report an improved understanding of how to persevere or overcome obstacles.
Year 2 (11th grade)
- 95% report that they can better identify negative ways they handle their emotions and the triggers that cause them.
- 80% created or updated their detailed written career plan with specific options for continuing education.
- 92% feel more confident in their ability to stay positive and work toward their goals, even when faced with challenges.
Year 3 (12th grade)
- 100% improved their job readiness skills.
- 92% applied to continuing education programs.
- 87% feel they are more prepared to persevere or overcome obstacles.
- 98% graduated from high school.
Years 4-7 (continuing education)
- 100% reported completing one step towards their continuing education or career goal.
- 91% further developed their job readiness skills.
- 77% report having a more positive attitude when they have a problem or when something bad happens.
- 73% developed career portfolio materials.