RVA Future is an exciting initiative supporting the district’s goal to increase the number of RPS graduates accessing quality post-high school college and career opportunities to help answer the question, “what’s next?”
In collaboration with the school counseling department, the Future Centers provide students with a strong system of support, information, and assistance as they plan for life afte
r high school, whether that’s college, career, or military. Modeled after 30+ similar programs around the country, RVA Future Centers are designated spaces within the five comprehensive high schools (Armstrong, Huguenot, Jefferson, Marshall, and Wythe) for the delivery of college and career access services. We also provide support to students at Franklin Military Academy, Open and Richmond Community High Schools. As the hub for college and career planning, RVA Future Centers create easy access to resources and offer a variety of college and career planning activities. With the guidance of the Center Directors, RVA Future seeks to maximize the impact on student success through collaboration with the school counseling department and other service providers such as GRASP, JSRCC Career Coaches and the Virginia College Advising Corps. Activities include, but are not limited to:
• SchooLinks assistance
• Classroom presentations
• One-on-one advising sessions
• Parent informational sessions
• SAT/ACT registration
• SAT/ACT prep
• ASVAB prep
• College tours
• Industry tours
• College application assistance
• Resume building workshops
• Essay writing workshops
• Financial Aid nights
• FAFSA completion assistance
• Scholarship search assistance
• And more!