What is the Future Center Program?
                The EF Future Centers are a career and college guidance program working with high school students and non-traditional students to transition them into the next phase of life. In partnership local school systems, an ESF Future Center location is being formed on high school campuses where students will have access to additional resources to have intentional conversations and develop an actionable plan for life after high school. Services are also available for homeschool students and non-traditional students looking to explore opportunities in higher education and/or post-secondary career paths.
We are working with students to navigate the college, tech, or trade school process to include:

• Applying for financial aid through FAFSA
• College selection assistance - (cost comparisons of the student’s school selection)
• College applications/essays
• ESF scholarship application process – (application opens every January)
• Nation-wide scholarship searches
• Coordinating college prep workshops

In addition, for students entering the workforce or military directly after graduation, we are helping them prepare by:

• Creating a resume
• Job searching
• Making introductions to company leaders in collaboration with Bartow County Chamber
• Setting career goals
• Identifying transferable skills
• Exploring training opportunities for learned skills
• Seeking possible co-ops and/or internship programs with local businesses
• Communicating with military recruiters

If you would like assistance or further information regarding the Future Center program contact: futureshop@etowah.org. You can also reach out to our Future Center Coordinators on each school campus; Alicia Newton at Cartersville High School; email - alicia@etowah.org and Donna Thomas rotating between AHS, WHS, and Cass High School; email - donna@etowah.org.