News & Stories
Claudia Ware Stepped out of Her Comfort Zone, into a Bright Future
May 24, 2017 Alumni Success Stories
Winning Futures helps students step out of their comfort zones by instilling in them the importance of team work, self-reflection, and vision casting. We spoke with one Winning Futures mentee, Claudia Ware, about how the program has impacted her. Like many students her age, Claudia faced obstacles in school she… Read More
Setting Personal Goals to Reach Success
April 19, 2017 Mentor
In Winning Futures, we teach students the importance of defining what success is to them. Once they have a clear vision of success, we encourage them to set personal goals. Factors like relationships, character traits, and job satisfaction affect quality of life. Understanding personal desires aids students in creating aspirations… Read More
Alumnus Nicholas Clarke is Soaring at Albion College
March 31, 2017 Alumni Success Stories
Winning Futures alumnus Nicholas Clarke says that the Winning Futures program helped him discover what he wants out of life. In our 22-week program, students work with their mentors to learn the process of setting SMART goals, visualizing their futures, and honing in on the skills and characteristics it takes… Read More
Ninth Annual Corks & Forks Event: Huge Success
March 6, 2017 Event
On Saturday, February 25, 2017, almost 350 supporters and guests gathered at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham for the ninth annual Corks & Forks wine event presented by Harman, Yazaki, and Lear. VIP guests enjoyed the opportunity to taste a variety of specialty wines from Woodberry Wine while mingling with… Read More
Attitude is Everything!
February 17, 2017 Alumni Success Stories
Alumnus Jaylin Golson recently shared how the Winning Futures program has impacted him, “Winning Futures showed me the importance of hard work and staying focused.” Jaylin is a sophomore at Grand Valley State University majoring in Multimedia Journalism with a minor in Computer Science. Jaylin says that the Winning Futures… Read More
One Simple Way to Maintain Rapport with your Mentee over the Holiday Break
December 15, 2016 Mentor
Tis the season for celebration, joy and peace. Many of us have time off from our usual obligations and can spend more time with our loved ones. However, not everyone enjoys the holiday season. The holidays can be especially tough for teens who are coping with family issues, a recent… Read More
Welcome New Board Member Hadas Bernard
November 30, 2016 Announcements
Hadas Bernard, Director at Bernard Financial Group, has recently been elected as a new board member and will be serving a three-year term to help bring in new resources. About joining the Winning Futures Board, Hadas says, “Michigan students deserve and want direction on careers and higher education. Winning Futures… Read More
The Three Types of Values Students Should Explore
November 11, 2016 Mentor
Part of preparing students to be self-reliant and successful means helping them find a space where they “fit in”. The process of finding this space includes helping them discover what is important to them and what their values are. When students understand their values, they are driven, focused, and able… Read More
Five Things You Need to Know about Mentoring
October 26, 2016 Mentor
Mentoring is one of the most rewarding and impactful things an adult can do for a student. “A small amount of time invested on your part to share your expertise can open up a new world for someone else,” states Mark Zuckerberg. Students with mentors benefit from having a supportive,… Read More
University of Michigan Student Reminisces about his Experience in the Winning Futures Program
October 5, 2016 Alumni Success Stories
[caption id="attachment_2796" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Travon Jefferson (top left)[/caption] Cass Technical High School graduate, Travon Jefferson, has been doing really well since participating in the Winning Futures mentoring program. “After graduating in 2012, I enrolled at the University of Michigan as a full-time student and have made several academic and social… Read More