Delaware Futures provides holistic support and empowerment to at-promise high school students across the state. We provide: academic support, social and emotional support, paid internships, case management, college prep, supportive services, workforce development and career readiness. Equity is at the core of our mission.
Please help us give local scholars access to bright futures through education!
Delaware Futures helps deserving students from across the state graduate from high school transition to college and careers. Our program is committed to offering our scholars unique opportunities to network, build leadership skills, serve the community, improve academics, get paid work experience, take college tours, and transition to post-secondary education.
About Delaware Futures, Inc.
Mission: Delaware Futures provides holistic support and empowerment to at-promise high school students across the state. We provide: academic support, social and emotional support, paid internships, case management, college prep, supportive services, workforce development and career readiness. Equity is at the core of our mission.
100% of students will have:
Graduated high school
Completed financial literacy courses
Completed a paid internship (at least one!)
Visited several colleges and technical schools in and around Delaware
Spent 800 hours with their academic advisor
Received a supportive service
Increased their workforce skills and employability
Completed 40 hours of community service
Earned over $8500 in paid internships
Opened a bank account
Completed Toastmasters course
Will have completed YWCA groups
Attended 4-8 career panels
Met DF alumni from several states and professions
Had exposure to STEM and the arts
Increased digital literacy, internet safety skills, and online etiquette
Increased knowledge of healthy relationships
Increased skills to manage stress
Had a formal assessment and made an individualized plan
Learned about hundreds of career options
Received paychecks with their name on it
Received a W2 and learned what that means
Visited another state
Met someone from another culture
Tried food from another culture
Completed 360 of WEX experience
192 hours of peer sessions
At least 48 hours of 1:1 mentorship
Will be college-ready
Will be reading at grade-level
See an increase in grades
Will see in increase in test scores
Give a public speech
Learn about hundreds of career pathways
Have an expanded network of peers and friends, mentors, and supporters
Have written a resume (or 2 or 3 or 4!)
Recent donors
Myasia Wright
Anonymous
Craig Carter
$50
Markia Inge
$25
Paul Brutsche
$200
Denise Rodriguez
$50
Natalie Armor-Payne
$25
providenza rocco
$50
Kelly Scanlan
$50
Ashle Latney
$25
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