News & Stories
Career Mentors: How Monica Labe helped Lourin Younan achieve her dream.
June 14, 2022 Uncategorized
[caption id="attachment_75751" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Lourin Younan (left) in 2016 with her Career Mentor, Monica Labe (center).[/caption] Monica listened intently to an anxious high school student who described a “rudderless” feeling hanging over her like a cloud. The student was worried about not knowing what to do after graduation or how… Read More
The Journey of a Student Becoming a Mentor.
May 16, 2022 Mentor
When an individual decides to mentor someone it’s a gift. A gift of shared knowledge, experience and most precious of them all – their time. In the story of Tom Zara, his experience with our program is something he carries with him and it has inspired him to come full… Read More
Why Career Mentors Matter
April 4, 2022 Alumni Success Stories, Mentor
Our Workforce Prep Program is designed to support teenagers and for good reason. Adolescence is a time when youth search for a sense of identity, and the belief that they can accomplish their chosen dreams. That self-belief touches every aspect of a young person’s life and can determine whether they… Read More
Dreams are worth supporting.
March 30, 2022 Announcements
In 2021, we launched our pilot College Success Mentoring program (CSM) for students who completed our high school program and are now enrolled in community colleges, universities, trade schools, or apprenticeships. In the CSM program, students are paired with a college success mentor for monthly one-hour video calls and discussion… Read More
Tim Mailley, Global Head of Ford Business at Yazaki North America, Joins Board of Directors
March 24, 2022 Announcements
We are honored to welcome Tim Mailley, vice president - global head of Ford business unit at Yazaki North America, to our Board of Directors. “There’s very little that separates people, but circumstances and available resources can make a difference,” said Mailley. “I’m inspired by the opportunity to be part… Read More
2022 Corks & Forks a Smash Hit!
March 17, 2022 Event
Our annual Corks & Forks gala was a smash hit this year! After a brief COVID-related hiatus, we returned to The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham on March 12 where we were joined by a sold-out crowd of 200 guests. The event was chaired by Pete Hockey, global commodity director –… Read More
The Surprising Benefits of Being a Volunteer
February 14, 2022 Mentor
Nonprofit organizations, like Winning Futures, depend on the giving nature of volunteers. By donating your time, knowledge, and experiences you can help others feel empowered, facilitate change and help reduce costs. All this because of who you are and what you can offer. Of course, at its core, volunteering is… Read More
Celebrating our Awesome Mentors this National Mentoring Month
January 3, 2022 Mentor
National Mentoring Month brings us the opportunity to recognize the power of one-on-one relationships that help young people find and follow their passions, identify interesting career paths, and pursue their dreams. While our mentors all come from the Metro Detroit community and represent a wide range of industries, there’s one common thread… Read More
Student Spotlight: Thai Morris, Entrepreneur and Full-Time Web Developer
January 3, 2022 Sponsor/Donor, Students
When Thai Morris, web developer at Walker-Miller Energy Services, graduated from Cass Tech in 2014, he had a plan and a strong passion for computer programing. Did he know that he would continue on to become an entrepreneur and full-time web developer? Maybe. But what he didn’t know is that… Read More
Julie Rayes – Leaving a Legacy!
January 3, 2022 Announcements, News
In December as we celebrated Julie Rayes' retirement from Winning Futures, Julie did not realize that we had a surprise in store for her. As a slide show finished that captured her 10 years of service, the final slide stated: 2021 Sam Cupp Legacy Award, presented to Julie Rayes. As… Read More