Future Link

Mentors are key to helping our first-generation-to-college students make positive life choices and stay on-track to complete the necessary education and/or training to achieve their career goals. Long-term Mentor Beverly shares: "As a volunteer, you are invited on a student's journey, taking small steps forward. You are their partner until they fly on their own." We are looking for passionate professionals with an interest in supporting a student through their early adult years. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eB-HUpSi #futurelink #firstgenerationcollegestudent #mentoringmatters #education #findyourwhy #volunteersmakeitpossible #nextgenworkforcedevelopment

Mentors are key to helping Future Link students progress in their education and career goals. Together, Mentors work with their Mentees on time management, educational planning, career exploration, scholarship research, and much more. Steve has been a Mentor with Future Link since 2022 and has worked with three students, each on different paths. He shares about its impact: “Working with Future Link Mentees has allowed me the opportunity to provide support and assistance in life’s challenges including jobs, family, internships, and student life. Future Link students have so much to offer, and it has been an enjoyable learning experience and a privilege to work with them.” We are actively seeking volunteer professionals to mentor our deserving first-generation young adults. Learn more about Mentoring at Future Link: https://lnkd.in/eB-HUpSi

Future Link’s 15th Anniversary Spotlight series features a select few of the countless people and community partners who have contributed to Future Link’s success. After 30+ years at IBM, Ed Barnett came to Future Link in 2018 with a strong desire to give back to his community. Since then, he has worked one-on-one with more than 15 students. Ed wears many hats as a Mentor, Career Coach, and donor. “Future Link is a truly remarkable organization, deeply committed to the success of their students and Mentors. As a Mentor I have played many roles – advisor, reality clarifier, friend, confidant, teacher, advocate. Seeing my students’ confidence grow as they launch their careers has been truly rewarding.”   Support Future Link as a volunteer and donor as we close the opportunity divide for first-generation-to-college young adults: www.futurelinkmd.org.

Future Link’s 15th Anniversary Spotlight series features a select few of the countless people and community partners who have contributed to Future Link’s success. Since 2021, Mentor-Mentee pair Leyla and Nataly have remained focused on Nataly’s goals of completing her degree and finding a job in interior design.    Nataly shares: “Working with Leyla has helped me navigate the path to completing my interior design degree. She helped me balance my workload and was very attentive to my needs. Anytime I had an issue, she was on it by contacting someone who could help.” Leyla found the Mentor experience rewarding and saw firsthand the current challenges of the education and work landscape. “Working with Nataly helped me become a more informed person about the struggles students face in completing their degrees. I was glad to be able to help Nataly deal with some of the obstacles she faced. We are now a part of each other's life forever!”   Become a Future Link Mentor and help transform a student’s life: https://lnkd.in/eB-HUpSi

Future Link’s 15th Anniversary Spotlight series features a select few of the countless people and community partners who have contributed to Future Link’s success. Recently, Future Link added four new board members with backgrounds in technology and finance, healthcare management, executive recruitment, and bioinformatics.   As former owner and managing director of Sylvan Learning in Reston and Fairfax, VA, a renowned educational institution that offers personalized learning, Ashish Gandhi is passionate about helping students navigate their academic and professional journeys. He joins the Board as a technology executive in the banking sector prepared to offer expertise and connections in technology, business, and entrepreneurship spaces. Ashish shares: "Guiding young minds to achieve their potential and witnessing their growth is an incredibly rewarding experience that fuels my passion for making a positive impact."   Learn more about Future Link and our mission to support first-generation-to-college young adults: www.futurelinkmd.org. #shapingfutureprofessionals #firstgenprofessionals #futurelinkmd #futurelinkmentors #montgomerycounty #findyourwhy #volunteersmakeitpossible #nextgenworkforcedevelopment #workforcedevelopment #mentorsmatter #boardmember

The Future Link team is expanding! We are looking for a new teammate to support our growing Career Coaching Program, take ownership of our tutoring program, and support our mission of helping first-generation-to-college young adults achieve their education and career goals. Strong preference will be given to candidates with direct experience with college-level student engagement, social services administration, student support services, and program implementation. https://lnkd.in/ePHvsdCs

Future Link’s 15th Anniversary Spotlight series features a select few of the countless people and community partners who have contributed to Future Link’s success. Jonathan Chu, a tutor since 2022, represents a cadre of over 50 professionals who tutor our students in more than 15 subjects including physics, calculus, English, and financial budgeting.    Jonathan has tutored several students in STEM subjects, including biology and chemistry, a large need area for Future Link students. He shares about his positive experience as a tutor: “Working with Future Link students is a tremendously rewarding experience, not only for the opportunity to lend my academic expertise, but because it is amazing to see students' confidence bloom as they succeed.”   Do you have expertise in a particular subject and a heart for teaching others? Become a Future Link Tutor: https://lnkd.in/gzZqw7fP #shapingfutureprofessionals #firstgenprofessionals #futurelinkmd #futurelinkmentors #mentorsmakeadifference #findyourwhy #volunteersmakeitpossible #nextgenworkforcedevelopment #workforcedevelopment #mentorsmatter #tutor

Congratulations to ALL of the Future Link students who have completed their degree programs this year! We celebrate all of your accomplishments and will be here to support and cheer you on in your next adventure!

Future Link’s 15th Anniversary Spotlight series features a select few of the countless people and community partners who have contributed to Future Link’s success. While Carolina and Ashlei have not been a Mentor-Mentee pair for long, their partnership has already yielded rich conversation, ambitious goal-setting, and increased confidence.    Ashlei shares about her increased growth mindset with Carolina’s support: “I have been working with my Mentor Carolina since September 2023, and I have had an amazing experience thus far. With her help I have been successful in gaining a full-time job, as well as getting a better handle on my finances. Now we are tackling my desires for my education. I could not be happier to continue working with Carolina!”   Carolina shares her pride in Ashlei’s efforts: “Meeting with Ashlei these last few months has been such a fun ride. From mapping out goals, seeing her navigate the workplace, and taking a step forward to the next professional opportunity, I’ve seen a confident young lady expand her vision of what’s possible for her future.”   Become a Future Link Mentor and impact lives: https://lnkd.in/eB-HUpSi #shapingfutureprofessionals #firstgenprofessionals #futurelinkmd #futurelinkmentors #mentorsmakeadifference #findyourwhy #volunteersmakeitpossible #nextgenworkforcedevelopment #workforcedevelopment #mentorsmatter

Join us in celebrating our spring 2024 cohort of students who completed Future Link's Self-Advocacy and Career Development Seminar! Students now move on to Phase II, where they gain access to Mentors, Career Coaches, paid internships, scholarships, tutors, a strong professional network, and much more. We are so proud of our students for their thoughtful work this semester and are excited to see them continue to develop their professional skills! #futurelink #education #workforcedevelopment #montgomerycounty #firstgenerationcollegestudent