News & Stories
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
Our 18th Annual Golf Classic was a Success
September 16, 2016 Announcements
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
Winning Futures Put Me on the Path to Success
August 29, 2016 Alumni Success Stories
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
Winning Futures Partners with Lawrence Technological University’s Summer Connections Program
August 25, 2016 Event
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
Lear Interns Gain Real World Experience
August 18, 2016 Alumni Success Stories, News
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