Winning Futures

Winning Futures We empower Metro Detroit students with the knowledge, skills, and support needed to succeed.
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Too many students graduate from high school without knowing what they'll do next or how they will support themselves, or they simply don't have the knowledge, skills, or support needed to succeed. We see these students and know that, with guidance and support, many will flourish. We empower students through our seven-year evidence-based Workforce Prep program that features volunteer career mentors

, career exploration, academic and career goal setting, and critical life and job-readiness skills development. Our students attend schools in Detroit, Harper Woods, Pontiac, Sterling Heights, and Warren. Since 1994 we have impacted 50,000 students and awarded $2.1 million in scholarships.

We’re proud to be one of the organizations supported by this year’s , a fundraising competition that shines a spotlight...
08/21/2026

We’re proud to be one of the organizations supported by this year’s , a fundraising competition that shines a spotlight on hundreds of incredible nonprofits across the country. Any gift, large or small, helps empower our students and their futures.

Donate before time runs out on Friday, August 28. https://www.rocketcommunitychallenge.com/organization/Mentoring-Solutions

08/20/2026

Thank you for your guidance, thank you for your wisdom, thank you for your heart.

Over five ✋ years of volunteer career mentoring, you’ve impacted the lives of today’s students and tomorrow’s leaders. We’re so grateful for you.

08/18/2026

During this lesson, students use online resources to explore careers and education paths.

If a student is confident in a career path, they explore related continuing education options like community college, college, university, trade school, military, or other post-secondary opportunities.

Not sure what they want to do next? Volunteer Career Mentors help students research career fields and select areas to explore more deeply.

Together, students and mentors identify the tools and resources needed to prepare for what’s next.

08/14/2026

Do you see yourself here? We do. Volunteer Career Mentors are needed for the upcoming school year at Harper Woods High School, located south of 8 Mile Road and west of I-94 and Communication & Media Arts High School, located south of 8 Mile Road and east of Telegraph Road.

Apply now: https://tinyurl.com/yd6jstwb.

08/12/2026

Students answered everything from study tips to favorite songs in our game of questions.

Hussam, a first-generation college graduate, recently landed a job in his dream field. But it wasn’t easy. He didn’t ful...
08/10/2026

Hussam, a first-generation college graduate, recently landed a job in his dream field. But it wasn’t easy. He didn’t fully understand how college, internships and career planning worked. Through our Workforce Prep Mentoring Program and with help from his volunteer Career Mentor, Mike, Hussam developed the confidence to overcome challenges, earn a degree, and launch his future.

Read his full story: https://tinyurl.com/37eb6dad.

08/07/2026

Connections were made, friendships were strengthened, and excitement is building for the 2026-27 school year!

Our Summer Social at Emagine Royal Oak brought together our Continuing Education students and volunteer Career Mentors, along with new mentors joining the program this year. From bowling and billiards to great conversations and delicious hors d'oeuvres, it was an evening full of fun, networking, and getting to know one another before the new school year begins.

We're excited to welcome Joshua Christman to the Winning Futures Board of Directors!Joshua, Assistant Vice President at ...
08/05/2026

We're excited to welcome Joshua Christman to the Winning Futures Board of Directors!

Joshua, Assistant Vice President at Walbridge, has spent more than 25 years leading complex projects and building strong teams. But his commitment to developing people goes beyond the workplace. As a volunteer Career Mentor in our Workforce Prep Mentoring Program, he's seen firsthand how mentorship can help students gain confidence, discover opportunities, and prepare for successful careers.

Now, Joshua is taking that commitment even further by joining our Board of Directors.

"I'm excited to help Winning Futures expand that impact," Joshua said.

Please join us in welcoming Joshua to our Board and learn more about the experience, leadership, and passion he'll bring to our mission of empowering tomorrow's workforce.

Read the full story: https://tinyurl.com/42ere43y.

08/04/2026

The right guidance adds up to greater opportunity. 🙌 That’s the Winning Futures difference.

07/31/2026

When Lina joined our Workforce Prep Mentoring Program, she was preparing to graduate from Community High School and thinking about what would come next. Now, she’s entering her junior year at Oakland University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a minor in Artificial Intelligence.

Lina’s story demonstrates the power of mentorship, opportunity, and believing in what’s possible. Read more about Lina’s journey in our Workforce Prep Mentoring Program: https://tinyurl.com/9dhawej8.

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Warren, MI
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