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 , K-12 College and Career Readiness Manager
Martin Murphy , K-12 College and Career Readiness Coordinator
Neal Davis , K-12 College and Career Readiness/GEAR UP Coordinator
Kyle Bond , K-12 College and Career Readiness Family and Support Liaison
Angela Benge , GEAR UP Student Advisor
Leonel Pech , GEAR UP Student Advisor
Karen Kill , GEAR UP Budget Secretary
Allen Coultas, GEAR UP Student Advisor
Michael Roberson, GEAR UP Student Advisor
Tristan "Brody" Young, GEAR UP Student Advisor
WHERE ARE WE LOCATED?
Family and Community Engagement Center
230 E. Douglas Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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