SERVICES TO STUDENTS

Chester County Futures provides mentoring, academic enrichment and scholarship assistance to students in the Oxford Area, Kennett Consolidated, Coatesville Area, Phoenixville Area and West Chester Area school districts.

MENTORING

The Board and Staff of Chester County Futures believe strongly that every student benefits enormously from interaction with adult role models, also known as mentors. Yet many Futures students have no one in their lives able to fill the mentor role. That’s why mentoring is a major thrust of Futures services.

To provide opportunities for student-mentor interaction, Futures takes a two-pronged approach:

One-to-One Mentors: Approximately 10% of Chester County Futures students are matched with a one-on-one adult mentor. The one-to-one mentor plays a major role in the student’s life over a multi-year period. A student is matched with a one-to-one mentor based on two criteria:

• The student has no significant same-sex role model in the home or extended family setting.
• The student is facing extraordinary challenges and requires extra support that a one-to-one mentor relationship can supply. Find Out More About Mentoring Opportunities

Classroom-based Mentoring: In addition to one-to-one mentoring, all Chester County Futures students have a rich assortment of mentoring opportunities available through a classroom-based mentoring program called the Mentor Talent Bank. The Mentor Talent Bank utilizes volunteers from all walks of life who are willing to share a little of their time and talent as classroom mentors. Talent Bank Mentors make a committment to spend an hour or two with Futures students talking about their work, area of expertise, a special talent, or an inspiring life event. Find Out More About Mentoring Opportunities

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT  

The academic enrichment program includes a variety of curriculum topics covered in after school meetings with Futures students. The curriculum is designed to build a strong foundation that allows these disadvantaged students to be successful in high school, college, and life. Ultimately, the topics covered help to bridge the gap that often exists between low-income students and their more financially secure peers within the same high school.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Chester County Futures students are awarded up to $6,000 in scholarship funding for their post-secondary education. The amount awarded is based on a sliding scale tied to household income. Futures raises scholarship money through individual and corporate sponsors and special benefit events. Find Out More About Scholarships

To participate in the Futures Program, students must:

1. Attend one of the following school districts:
   - Kennett Consolidated School District
   - Phoenixville Area School District
   - Coatesville Area School District
   - Oxford Area School District
   - West Chester Area School Disctrict (East High School)
   
2. Meet low-income guidelines and/or be eligible for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program at the school district.
3. Have the academic ability to graduate from high school and gain entry into a post-secondary education program, which includes a 4-year college or university, 2-year college, or any accredited training program such as a trade school.
4. Be nominated or recommended by a school guidance counselor or a teacher.
5. Commit to Futures’ program requirements.

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