Winning Futures succeeds with growth strategy crafted amid the recession Winner: President and CEO Kristina Marshall By Sherri Welch (Reprinted with permission from Crain’s Detroit Business) When other nonprofits were making cuts to their programs and staff during the recession, mentoring agency Winning Futures was doing exactly the opposite. In … Read More »
Recognizing others, inspiring them to excellence in school, career, or in life doesn’t take a lot of extra time; it takes compassion, perspective, and vision. Scott Barh, Winning Futures Mentor at Pontiac Academy For Excellence is a perfect example. When asked about his mentoring experience Scott of Chrysler said; … Read More »
A new report from the College Board, the group that owns the SAT test, finds costs at four-year public schools posted the smallest increase in more than 30 years, up 2.9 percent — the bad news, federal aid for undergraduates declined by 9 percent over a two-year period and the … Read More »
35 Winning Futures’ students at Butcher Community HS received backpacks from SRG Global’s annual Bennie’s Backpacks. The backpacks were stuffed with the essential school supplies needed for academic success. SRG Global values the importance of serving a greater purpose in their community! Bennie’s Backpacks is a tribute to a SRG … Read More »
Nominate a local business person for the Sam Cupp Impact Award. In honor of our amazing founder, Sam Cupp, Winning Futures will award one businessman and one businesswoman with the Sam Cupp Impact Award at our February 8, 2014 Corks & Forks event. As a successful business owner, Sam created … Read More »
General Motors recognizes that giving employees an opportunity to mentor through their job provides many valuable benefits. Benefits to the Employee • Improves performance • Increases job satisfaction, attitude and morale • Encourages teamwork • Promotes leadership and skill development Benefits to the Corporation • Builds brand awareness and affinity … Read More »
Business Tips on Networking Question: At a networking event, you should… Answer: Ask questions relevant to your business that engages people. Create a 30-second networking/elevator pitch that includes a question relevant to your business. Resources Video: Business Tips from Kris – Valuable tips on how to maximize your time at a … Read More »
We are excited about building many positive relationships this year through mentoring. Winning Futures students will benefit greatly from working with a diverse group of mentors representing a wide variety of occupations, ages and ethnicities. Volunteers throughout metro Detroit are demonstrating their compassion for youth by taking one hour a … Read More »
All students, no matter what age, can benefit from starting the school organized and focused. Here are a few tips you can share with your child or youth in your program. Good Study Habits • Find a good, quiet place to study • Turn off all technology to stay focused … Read More »
August 28th 2013, marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s “I Have A Dream” speech. In this monumental address Dr. King spoke of peace, justice and equality. Every child deserves the opportunity to attain an excellent education and getting an excellent education isn’t just about books and … Read More »