On Monday, September 12, 2016 250 golfers and 49 sponsors helped raise $110,000 for our life skills and job readiness mentoring programs. The day was a complete success. The weather was perfect for golfing and the attendees enjoyed the experience of golfing at Indianwood Country Club, a renowned course that … Read More »
After graduating high school from Warren Mott High School, I received a track scholarship to a junior college in the area. I graduated with a criminal justice degree and interned with the Macomb Sheriff’s Department. My career changed when I was given the opportunity to work with my father in … Read More »
On Monday, August 15, 2016, Winning Futures partnered with Lawrence Technological University’s Summer Connections program to teach incoming freshman goal-setting and strategic planning tools to help them excel in college. Summer Connections is offered by Lawrence Tech to help first-year students become familiar with the expectations of college life. Together … Read More »
This summer, five Winning Futures students were selected to participate in the Lear Automotive Youth Academy. For five weeks, students were employed in a unique internship program. Each week the interns spent part of their time on the campus of Wayne State University and the remainder of the week at … Read More »
When it comes to mentoring, there are tons of resources available to explain how to be a winning mentor. At Winning Futures, we have partnered with business professionals to mentor youth since 1994. Over the years we’ve noticed a few qualities that all of our best mentors seem to share. … Read More »
Monica Labe, Partner and Deputy CEO in charge of Practice Management and Business Development/Marketing of Dickinson Wright PLLC, has recently been elected as a new board member and will be serving a three year term with us to help bring in new funders and corporate contacts. “Being a Winning Futures … Read More »
Three Big Reasons All Teens Need Mentors Teens need mentors. Not just “troubled teens” but all teens. They need guidance from the outside, and a wise person in their corner that they can trust. Teens don’t just need someone to talk to about their day with however; there are three … Read More »
On Tuesday, July 19th we honored 8 Everyday Heroes at our Annual “Night of Heroes” Event. The RARE Everyday Hero Program is dedicated to inspiring Michigan’s youth through Everyday Heroes. The prestigious award celebrates the lives of everyday people in the workplace who through extraordinary commitment, courage, compassion, and integrity … Read More »
According to mogul Richard Branson, “If you ask any successful businessperson, they will always (say they) have had a great mentor at some point along the road.” The benefits of having a great mentor are life changing. Mentees aren’t the only ones who benefit from great relationships with their mentors … Read More »
The 22nd Annual Winning Futures Award Celebration brought together nearly 300 students, educators, mentors, and program sponsors earlier this month. The annual event honors outstanding mentors and presents scholarship awards to students from across southeast Michigan. Since its founding in 1994, Winning Futures has impacted over 40,000 students and awarded … Read More »