Successful Futures

Empowering the Next Generation to Achieve More

At Boys Town Louisiana, we have been providing youth and family care services in the New Orleans community for more than 30 years. One of our newest services is our Successful Futures program.

Successful Futures is crafted to support young adults and adults in making and executing well-informed decisions regarding their education and career paths. This encompasses orchestrating the allocation of need-based and merit scholarships to exceptional and qualified students pursuing both undergraduate and trade degrees. The program also oversees the organization of various learning experiences such as internships, apprenticeships, shadowing, volunteering, and other career-oriented opportunities aimed at enhancing participants' career decision-making skills.

The Successful Futures Program comprises four levels:

Advanced Life Skills

In the Advanced Life Skills Classes, participants (ages 16-18) receive instruction in key criteria, including goal setting, conﬂict resolution, budgeting, ﬁnancial literacy, career planning, independent living, resume development, time management, and stress relief.

Senior Planning

In the Senior Planning phase, we assist participants (ages 16-18) in formulating Plans A, B, and C for their future endeavors. This involves utilizing career inventories, hosting guest speakers, facilitating job shadowing, and providing internship.

Community Support

Upon discharge, participants (ages 18-22) transition into The Community Support Program. We conduct bi-weekly meetings for a duration of up to four years, providing continuous support and guidance throughout their journey into adulthood.

Early Head Start Successful Futures

Early Head Start Successful Futures is a comprehensive program designed to support caregivers of children enrolled in Early Head Start centers ran by Boys Town Louisiana. Through a combination of workshops, one-on-one coaching, and community resources, our goal is to equip parents with essential life and workforce development skills to foster personal and professional growth.

What’s at Stake

In the absence of the Successful Futures Program, discharged youth may ﬁnd themselves either returning to the system or seeking refuge in shelters. Through our program's assistance and support, participants gain optimism about their lives and readiness for the future.

Early Head Start

Early Head Start (EHS) Successful Futures is a comprehensive program designed to support caregivers of children enrolled in EHS centers. Our goal is to equip caregivers with essential life and workforce development skills. Through a combination of workshops, one-on-one coaching and community resources, we aim to create a nurturing environment where families can thrive.

Development Classes

Development Workshops: Covering topics such as financial literacy, time management, stress reduction and effective communication, we hope to aid all participants. Additionally, offering resume building, job search strategies, interview preparation and access to local job fairs, further assists their advancement.

What's Next

Program Phases

Phase 1: Career Readiness Workshops will run for 10 weeks with weekly two-hour sessions. Participants who continue to progress will create their own customized future plan.

Phase 2: Career Planning & Professional Advancement will meet with a Successful Futures Specialist bi-monthly for ongoing support. The duration of Phase 2 will be determined based on individual progress.

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