Project Next

www.projectnext.org

Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12

Project Next helps high school students in North San Diego County prepare for life after graduation through personalized career and college guidance. It operates “Future Centers” that offer coaching, workshops, and resources for college, technical training, and workforce readiness. The program empowers students to make informed choices about their futures and develop essential life and career skills. Future Center severs all students.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

1000+

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Regional

STATE(S) COVERED

California

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Suburban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Career Fair / Career Day, Industry Speaker, Workplace Tour, Career Counseling / Assessments, Job Shadowing, Mentorship, Cooperative Work Experience

DELIVERY MODALITY

In-person

TYPICAL DURATION

Medium-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

After-school

COMPENSATION TYPE

Unpaid, Other Incentives/ Benefits

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Students, Families, Educators, Employers, Network Membership For Schools, Basic Career Exploration Tools, Navigational Resources For Families/Caregivers

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Multilingual

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Low-income / FRPL Eligible

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Yes

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Cross-cutting Cluster

FUNDING MODEL

School Budgets, Grants, Philanthropy

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Available in: PA

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ImBlaze by Big Picture Learning

Nationwide

National

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New Orleans Career Center

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Available in: LA

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