We have a couple of resources for high schoolers or older teens to highlight:
New Futures DC
New Futures propels underserved young people through certifications and community college degrees and into rewarding careers across the Washington, DC region. They invest with a deliberate combination of scholarships, academic advising, career coaching, and a lot of heart to help our Scholars launch in-demand careers that will lead to financial security.
Chike Springer Foundation
A new nonprofit, the founder and her board expect to start offering assistance — career seminars, mentors, and possibly scholarships — for high school students interested in pursuing degrees in medicine and especially oncology.
GoPursue
Students Discover: Think of us like a dating app for students to find good careers and mentors. Each professional writes about their: favorite part of the job, personal advice, salary range, education and skills required, plus more information like the colleges they attended, the path they have taken to get where they are today, obstacles they’ve overcome, and more. Students swipe through professional profiles to favorite the careers that they want to pursue! Students & Professionals Connect: Students have the power to direct message the professionals whose careers and advice resonated most. Students ask questions and professionals give real time insights. We offer support to turn these connections into lifelong mentorships. Students & Professionals & Jobs: With minority representation and empowerment at the center of our mission, we are empowering the future workforce to see themselves in any and every industry. Together, through personal connections and awareness, we can change the landscape of the talent pipeline to be more diverse and inclusive than ever before.