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Future Ready

Your Success Story Starts Here!

Year-round tutoring, navigation, and college & career development for students in grades 6-12+

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Planning For Your Future

Future Ready is enrolling Rochester students in grades 6-12. Our FREE, safe and fun afterschool program takes place 4 days per week on our Lake Avenue campus (16 Lakeview Park). Transportation is available to/from school and home. Teens receive year-round tutoring, 1:1 navigation, and college and career development as they develop job and life skills.

Students work with their Navigators to chart personalized college and career plans, and we place students in jobs. Once placed in jobs and post-graduation, EnCompass stays connected to support lasting success!

Eligible students live in the City of Rochester and surrounding areas.

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How Future Ready Powers Your Success:

  • Safe Setting

    • Free, safe, fun after school and summer programs

    • Daily meals served and transportation provided

    • Lifelong friendships

    • Hands-on activities

    • Student-designed activity spaces

  • Academic Support

    • Tutoring and homework support with certified teachers

    • Regents, SAT, and ACT test prep

    • Full day Summer Learning (middle school)

  • Navigation

    • 1:1 coaching from Navigators & Mentors

    • College & career planning

    • Academic assessment & goal setting

    • Employment assistance

    • Beyond the classroom support

  • College Prep

    • Preparation for graduation with 1:1 mentoring and college/career pathway development

    • College and workplace tours

    • Local and out-of-state trips

  • Career Prep

    • Employment education, work-readiness certification, and job placement (Employer Partners include: Wegmans, URMC, Renewal by Andersen, Rochester Regional Health, Seabreeze)

    • Driving classes and assistance to get your permit and license

    • Life-changing guest speakers; networking with diverse community and business leaders

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100% graduation by seniors since we began (2019)

100% of families share their teen enjoys the program

Who to Know

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    Briana Watson

    Administrator of Youth Development

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    Lily Lynch

    College Coordinator

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    Hannah Dodge

    Future Ready Navigator

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    Erica Liberatore

    Future Ready Navigator & Youth Mentor

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    Crystal Winter

    Future Ready Navigator

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    Tyler Reese

    Youth Mentor

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    Lejla Zornic

    Youth Mentor

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