Summer has turned to fall in DC and our Scholars are mid-way through their semesters and pushing past mid-terms. We have much to be thankful for in our community of Scholars and Alumni. In a few weeks, we will announce the newest cohort of New Futures Scholars.  Our fall selection brought a record number of applications and we can't wait to share this news with you.

 

In December, we will celebrate the graduation of 14 Scholars from their post-secondary programs. These amazing individuals are poised for bright futures. And in 2017, we will offer our first-ever CareerLaunch workshop to prepare these recent graduates, along with other New Futures Alumni, for career success.

 

Last but not least, we are enormously thankful for YOU. This year, we will award nearly $400,000 in scholarships to passionate, dedicated, and deserving young adults in the DC region.  We will provide them with ongoing college and career advising, skill-building workshops, and networking opportunities. New Futures can unlock the doors to opportunity for these incredible individuals because of YOU.  New Futures is supported 100% by individuals, corporations, and foundations who believe in the power of our mission and the change it drives in our region.

 

So, as I raise a glass during my Thanksgiving dinner, I will be toasting each of you for helping to make our Scholars' dreams come true.

In the five months this young program has existed, we've reconnected with many alumni. We've created an Alumni Committee that began meeting in October to further support and steer the Alumni Program.  We have held several events that have connected Scholars and Alumni. We've also launched events aimed at connecting alumni within their career field. If you would like more information about the Alumni Program, please email Emily Brown.