Winning Futures Receives GM Foundation Grant
September 7, 2012 Uncategorized
The GM Foundation recently presented Winning Futures with a generous $14,000 grant to support our mentoring and career development programs in metro Detroit. Pictured at the presentation ceremony are (left to right): Jaffe Raitt Heuer and Weiss law firm partner and Winning Futures board member James Parks, Winning Futures program… Read More
Seven Michigan Residents Honored as Everyday Heroes
August 10, 2012 Uncategorized
*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** The 2012 RARE Everyday Heroes and scholarship recipients. Back row (left to right): Michael Boguth, Ashley Lorano, Julie Ferguson, Jill McFadden, Emily Simmons and Al Marino. Front row (left to right): Jessica Mudge, Jillian Ferguson, Richard Southward and Kayla Barker. WARREN, MI, August 10, 2012… Read More
MENTOR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WINNING FUTURES PROGRAMS
August 10, 2012 Uncategorized
*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** WARREN, MI, August 10, 2012 - Mentors inspire, educate and motivate our youths – and you could do the same by teaming up with Winning Futures! Winning Futures is an award winning non-profit that provides school-based mentoring programs for middle and high school students. We’re… Read More
WINNING FUTURES PRESIDENT & CEO HONORED WITH ALUMNI AWARD
August 10, 2012 Uncategorized
*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** Winning Futures President and CEO Kristina Marshall (center) recently received the Michigan Technological University (MTU) Outstanding Young Alumni Award for career achievement from MTU President Dr. Glenn Mroz (left) and MTU Alumni Association President Paul Ninefeldt (right). WARREN, MI, August 10, 2012 – Michigan Technological… Read More
WINNING FUTURES TO HOST FREE BREAKFAST FOR POTENTIAL MENTORS, VOLUNTEERS JUNE 27
June 21, 2012 Uncategorized*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** WHAT: Free breakfast in Wayne County to introduce community members to Winning Futures and recruit new mentors for upcoming programs. WHO: Winning Futures, a school-based mentoring program. WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 – 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.: Detroit Golf Club, 17911 Hamilton Rd., Detroit,… Read More
Full-time Program Facilitator Position Available
May 23, 2012 Announcements, Uncategorized*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** Winning Futures is expanding and needs to add another full-time facilitator to run our school-based mentoring programs in Detroit, Harper Woods, and/or Pontiac! General Summary: Coordinating, implementing, and facilitating life skills and goal setting programs for urban high school students, along with managing relationships with urban… Read More
Download Winning Futures’ Corvette Photo
April 16, 2012 Uncategorized
To download a high resolution copy of the photo (3MB), click once on the photo, then just right click and save to your computer! If you would like the photo emailed to you, contact brad@winningfutures.org Photo caption: Winning Futures has teamed up with Hamilton Chevrolet to award one Winning Futures… Read More
One Winning Futures’ Alumni to get a Corvette for a Weekend
April 16, 2012 Announcements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Bowman, Public Relations Specialist, 586-698-4364, brad@winningfutures.org WARREN, MI, April 16, 2012 – Winning Futures and Hamilton Chevrolet will award one of its former student alumni with the use of a Corvette for one weekend. This prize drawing was inspired by an incentive program once run… Read More
Winning Futures Scholarship Selection Underway
April 16, 2012 Uncategorized
Winning Futures scholarship interviews are taking place now through Thursday, April 19. During the interviews, 28 students who submitted scholarship essays meet with a panel of judges comprised of Winning Futures’ alumni and tri-county business representatives. Judges then select 10 students who will each receive a $2,000 scholarship. “You really… Read More
Winning Futures is Hiring a Public Relations Specialist!
December 16, 2011 UncategorizedWinning Futures is recruiting a full-time public relations specialist to create andcoordinate projects for marketing, donor recognition, events, and mentor recruitment. The individual must have recent experience in using social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook), along with experience with coordinating events. This position will start the end of January… Read More
The Career Mentor Experience
“It has been so fulfilling to me to be able to share my experiences and see that it matters and that students are taking the information I’ve shared with them and doing something positive with it. It has been a blessing and a wonderful experience.” This past year we had ... Read More »
Nazifa Kadir is in our Year 6 (continuing education) program and attending the University of Michigan, studying for a degree in pharmaceutical science.
If you knew Nazifa Kadir back when she was in high school, you might be surprised to see the person she is today. Nazifa is a junior at the University of Michigan studying for a degree in pharmaceutical science. She is more assertive, outgoing, and confident in who she is ... Read More »
Rei Struga is in our Year 4 (continuing education) program and on his way to Wayne State University where he will study computer science.
“High school is a confusing and stressful time. You need all the help you can get.” These are the words of Rei Struga. He just graduated from Warren Mott High School and is on his way to Wayne State University where he will study computer science. He has a vision, ... Read More »
30th Anniversary Awards Celebration: $30,000 in scholarships awarded to 16 students; Seven students celebrated for graduating from college; 16 volunteers honored for their five or ten-year career mentoring anniversary.
Our 30th Anniversary Awards Celebration was absolutely loaded with good news. Held at Club Venetian in Madison Heights on June 10, more than 200 people gathered to bear witness to the amazing accomplishments our students have achieved and the generous support we receive from our volunteer career mentors and annual ... Read More »
Stephanie Burnley-Hemphill, Co-CEO and General Manager at Devon Group, Joins Our Board of Directors
We are very pleased to announce that Stephanie Burnley-Hemphill, Co-CEO and general manager at Devon Group, has been elected to our Board of Directors. “My heart told me, ‘This is it,’” said Burnley-Hemphill. “I love the fact that Winning Futures helps students throughout their high school and college paths. I ... Read More »
2024 Corks & Forks a Huge Success
When I realized what happened, all I could think of was, “Jumpin’ Jehoshaphat!” Chaired by Michelle Gardner, Vice President of Global Hardware, Systems & Integration at General Motors and supported by Pete Hockey of Ford Motor Company, Marcelo Conti of General Motors, and Scott Thiele of Stellantis, our annual fundraising ... Read More »
A career mentor’s Journey: From being nervous at the first session to beaming with pride at the last session, we will follow a group of volunteers throughout the year starting with this first of four blog series.
Career mentors are the most integral part of our work when connecting with high school and college students in our Workforce Prep and College Success Mentoring program. For new career mentors, the process of getting started can feel like they are embarking on the unknown. Some also feel nervous about ... Read More »
We’re celebrating 30 years of empowering students to succeed and we’re ready for the next 30!
A message from President and CEO, Kristina Marshall, 1994-95 Winning Futures alum: It’s hard to believe, but the 2023-24 school year marks the 30th anniversary of our Workforce Prep program. Here’s a quick look at how we started, where we are today, and the direction we’re headed. Thiry years ago, ... Read More »