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

SIMILAR PROVIDERS

Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation

Regional

The Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization dedicated to training and developing future professionals in the metalworking and manufacturing industry in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its work includes a four-year registered apprenticeship program combining classroom instruction and on-the-job learning, as well as youth initiatives like robotics and STEM programs that build pathways into advanced manufacturing.

Available in: PA

grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12 postsecondary grades k–5

Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads

Regional

cisofhamptonroads.org

Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads is a nonprofit organization committed to offering holistic support for students, encompassing both academic and non-academic needs. Our team collaborates with schools, families, and the community to ensure that each student receives the necessary resources and encouragement for successful development and thriving.

Available in: VA

grades k–5 grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12

Honor Your Dreams

Local

Honor Your Dreams is a nonprofit dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for low-income students in New York City by expanding access to career pathways, mentorship, and scholarships.

Available in: NY

postsecondary