Fort Wayne Community Schools College and Career Readiness
FAFSA KICK-OFFThe K-12 College and Career Readiness program supports all FWCS students in establishing and pursuing college and career goals. Students are encouraged to aim high and reach their fullest potential in whatever path they choose.
The College and Career Readiness program works to prepare students and families for life after high school.
- Support each student to achieve his/her college and career goals;
- Prepare students to embrace curricular and co-curricular opportunities and challenges;
- Inspire students to succeed inside and outside the classroom;
- Challenge students to reach their potential and live with purpose; and
- Equip students and the families with the proper resources in order for students to pursue college or a career upon graduating from high school.
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES
State Graduation Initiatives
There are many changes being made in Indiana regarding Graduation Pathways and the high school diploma. Check out our resource page to learn more.
Monthly Newsletters
Shenita Bolton, E.D.S Director of K-12 College and Career Readiness
Allen Coultas, M. Ed K-12 College and Career Readiness Manager
Angela Benge K-12 College and Career Readiness/GEAR UP Coordinator
Kyle Bond Middle School Student Advisor
Stephanie Carlson GEAR UP Coordinator of Learning Partners and Programs
Jessica Hanna K-12 College and Career Readiness Coordinator for Mentorships and Partnerships
Martin Murphy K-12 College and Career Readiness Coordinator
Ashley Nichter Middle School Student Advisor
Upcoming Opportunities
What do we offer?
College and career resource area
Gear Up program (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) for students in the Class of 2024 & 2025
Individualized college and career planning
High School college and career prep programs
Middle School college and career exploration programs
K-5 college and career exploration program
21st Century Scholars
Parent Trailblazer Program
FAFSA completion awareness program
College visits
College fairs
Summer career internships/externships