BIG FUTURES: TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE, REIMAGINED

BIG Futures is a college and career readiness initiative designed to equip youth for post-secondary success through career mentoring, education and access to key opportunities.

BIG Futures is a movement. Rather than just one BBBS program, BIG Futures embodies a network of programs that empower every youth on the path to graduate with a plan for their future and a mentor whose impact will last a lifetime.

BIG FUTURES INCLUDES INITIATIVES SUCH AS:

SCHOOL TO WORK (Ages 12 to 18): Youth are mentored in the professional work environments of our corporate partners. Youth learn valuable career development skills through onsite engagement with the employees.

HIGH SCHOOL BIGS (Ages 14 to 18): As our high school Bigs are mentoring elementary and middle school littles, they also receive supplemental coaching to support their post-secondary goals.

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS (Ages 14 to 25): Programs ranging from episodic workshops to comprehensive classroom experiences are employed to equip youth with the life skills needed to achieve post-secondary success.

POST SECONDARY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (Ages 18 to 25): Youth learn real world work skills and employers develop next generation employees when our corporate partners provide you with internships, scholarships, and job placement.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Students that participate in the BIG Futures program receive access to scholarship opportunities that are offered exclusively to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County program participants.

PREVIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED FOR:

  • Women on the Verge Big Futures Scholarship
  • Shannon Bennett Scholarship
  • Florida Prepaid College Foundation Path to Prosperity Scholarship Program Powered by Florida Power & Light
  • Centuric B.L.A.S.T Scholarship
  • Mentoring Children of Promise Scholarship
  • Ana G. Mendez University Presidential Class Scholarship

To learn more about eligibility, deadlines and submission details contact your Program Specialist or Danielle, Big Futures Manager, at danieller@bbbsbroward.org.

IN 2022-2023 school year, WE AWARDED $325,000 TO 46 LITTLES

GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY:

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READY TO ENSURE BIG FUTURES FOR TODAY’S YOUTH?
CALL 954.584.9990 OR E-MAIL US TO GET STARTED TODAY!

 

Youth in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward Program*

100% Graduated from high school
Improved in emotional regulation, social competence, and school connectedness.
99% Stayed out of the juvenile justice system

*Based on our Annual Report 2022

DEDICATED TO CREATING AND SUPPORTING ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH.