FCN offers an intensive five-week Virtual Program for currently enrolled ( OR Fall 2021 bound) College or Other Post-Secondary Education (University, Vocational Program, or Apprenticeship) foster youth ages 18-30. Each participant must: complete a SOFY application, attend a virtual information session, participate during five online weekly zoom sessions & five Zoom Mentoring Circles, meet virtually with a coach/mentor, and complete a reflection/action plan with their coach.
SOFY provides coaches for mentees throughout the program. This program also purposefully includes many components designed to help support your success to attain your post-secondary education goals. We are an intentional learning community focused on transitions, reflection, transformation, and education. Are you ready to BE THE CHANGE? Sign up by January 25, 2021!
Upon completion of the program, participants will be eligible for a SOFY Stipend of up to $500, paid directly towards an education expense or expense that would prevent them from enrolling in or completing their educational program (College, G.E.D., Vocational Training Program, etc.).
WORKSHOPS
HOW TO ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF AND BUILD SELF-EFFICACY
HOW TO UTILIZE YOUR COMMUNICATION TOOLS AND MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR CONNECTIONS/RESOURCES
HOW TO CREATE, PRIORITIZE, AND IMPLEMENT AN ACTION PLAN FOR YOUR SUCCESS
HOW TO ALIGN YOUR PASSION WITH YOUR EDUCATION AND CAREER
HOW TO BUILD YOUR RESILIENCY THROUGH YOUR STRENGTHS
Please provide your reference letter to Kimberly Rhyan at kimberly@fcnfoundation.org.