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Greetings!
Nothing reminds us of the unfettered potential of childhood like summer vacation--thank you for partnering with us to inspire and mentor our future workforce. In the meantime, take a few minutes to chase some lightning bugs, run through the sprinklers or splash in a few puddles this summer. The Futures for Kids team -Craig, Rebecca, John and Ann |
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Happy 10th Anniversary!
Thank you to everyone who wasable to join us for our 10th Anniversary Celebration and Partner Awards at the Governor's Mansion.
We had so much fun we have decided to make it an annual event,
so start thinking now about who you want to nominate for next year.
 | Our award recipients! Visit us on Facebook
to see more photos from the evening. |
Congratulations to this year's F4K Partner Award recipients:
Student Partner Award: Courtney Spiess - Heritage High School, Dorian Jackson - Elkin City High School
Educator Partner Award: Camille Goins - Robeson County Schools, Tom Wetzel - Moore County Schools
School District Partner Award: Guilford County Schools, Durham Public Schools
Business Partner Award: Allscripts, Biogen Idec |
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Industry Spotlight
 This month we are highlighting careers in the Health Sciences, Human Services and Nonprofit sectors. Health care is the largest and fastest-growing industry in the United States, and with the continued population growth human services are more critical than ever to our daily lives and well-being.
North Carolina's current focus on STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is well-warranted; some estimates indicate 80% of the jobs created in the next decade will require some mastery of technology, math and science and that two-thirds of those jobs don't even exist today.
Do you know anyone in these or related careers?
Help us connect our future workforce to their insight and experience.
Acupuncture * Anesthesiology * Cardiology * Criminology Counselor * Family Physician * Humanitarian Aid Worker
Obstetrics * Oncology * Opthalmology * Orthodontics * Pediatrics Psychiatry * Tailor * Therapist * Veterinary medicine
In the Hospitality, Tourism or Marketing industry? Let us spotlight you in our July focus--contact us at info@f4k.org. |
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In The News
North Carolina scored 5 schools in the top 100, and congratulations to Early College at Guilford for making the top 25!
Smart companies are finding that the more they [strengthen the education system], the more momentum and demand they create for what they provide, and the smarter they get about innovating around what's truly needed in the education space.
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About Us
Futures for Kids helps kids determine what they want to be, inspire them to what they can be, and work with them to achieve it.
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July Spotlight
Hospitality, Tourism
and Marketing
August 1-12
October 20 |
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Shop for Kids!
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Thank you for making our first online auction a terrific success. Our next auction is scheduled for August 1-12, so mark your calendars.
Have something to add to the list? If you or your company has goods or services you can donate to the auction, let us know at info@f4k.org or 800.965.8541
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Help Wanted | |
Futures for Kids is looking for an intern interested in getting experience in all areas of a non-profit organization. There are opportunities to assist with events, marketing, volunteer management, data and other special projects.
If you know someone who might be interested, resumes should be submitted to info@f4k.org, Attn: Rebecca Cooper. |
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Be A Career Coach | A chance to pay it forward and share all those "a-ha" moments with a kid interested in what you do and how you got there...possibly the most influential 15 minutes of your week.
Sign up now! |
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