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Programs

Workforce Prep

Workforce Prep is our structured and evidence-based seven-year program. Students are immersed in an experiential curriculum that includes in-class career mentoring, life skills development, goal setting, job readiness training, and career exploration. Students enter the program in tenth grade and receive training, guidance, and support through four years of post-high school continuing education.

Our partner schools include Cass Technical High School (Detroit); Communication & Media Arts High School (Detroit); Community High School (Sterling Heights); Harper Woods High School (Harper Woods); Hazel Park High School (Hazel Park); Pontiac Academy for Excellence (Pontiac); and Warren Mott High School (Warren).

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Year 1 (10th Grade)

Year one of our program is for 10th grade and alternative high school students. Two to three one-hour sessions are held each month at participating schools from November through May with staff, students, and career mentors present. Structured activities focus on career exploration and life skills development.

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

Years two and three are for 11th and 12th graders. One-on-one sessions between students and career mentors are held monthly from October through August. The focus is a deeper dive into career exploration with emphasis on continuing education and planning for life after high school.

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Years 4-7 (College)

Years four through seven are for students who were in our high school program and are now enrolled in college or trade school. Students meet one-on-one with their career mentors on a monthly basis. The focus is on providing support that will help students stay in school, graduate, and find employment.

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“My mentor has been very helpful during the school year. We've been working together to help build up my future career and I really appreciate it.”

– Michael, Harper Woods High School

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Michael, Harper Woods High School

“Winning Futures helped me build connections and learn strategies that I will take with me into my adulthood and use to create a winning future for myself. I hope to one day return and become a mentor so I can make an impact on students.”

– Reaghan, Community High School

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Reaghan, Community High School

“My mentor is an amazing mentor. He tries his best to understand me as a student and helps me with anything no matter the problem.”

– Adib, Cass Technical High School, University of Michigan

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Adib, Cass Technical High School, University of Michigan

“Thank you to my mentor for always being available to listen to my concerns and for giving me advice on any troubles I have.”

– Jessica, Madison High School, Macomb Community College

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Jessica, Madison High School, Macomb Community College

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