FutureMakers extends deadline for RFP for foundational skills curriculum for post-secondary institutions
Goal to transform Southwest Florida’s workforce FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 1, 2016) – The Persistence and Progress Regional Action Team of the FutureMakers Coalition is working to develop a foundational skill development curriculum to pilot with post-secondary students and has extended the deadline for request for proposals until Nov. 15, 2016. The foundational skills project is requesting proposals for the development of a foundational skills curriculum with the goal to increase active listening, critical […]
Community Foundation’s Women’s Legacy Fund hosts fall luncheon
New fund, grant funding and ‘Angels’ announced FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 28, 2016) – The Women’s Legacy Fund hosted more than 130 attendees at its annual fall luncheon on Oct. 20 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club. The WLF luncheon featured keynote speakers, highlighted a new fund that was established for Dunbar women and […]
Community Foundation’s Women’s Legacy Fund holds spring luncheon
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 16, 2016) – The Women’s Legacy Fund recently hosted its spring luncheon on May 12 at Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club exclusively for its WLF contributors and Prima Donors. The “working” luncheon featured table discussions exploring cause areas identified and researched in our region to determine the Fund’s next cause […]
FutureMakers Coalition announces regional outcomes; Goal to transform Southwest Florida’s workforce by 2025
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 13, 2016) –The FutureMakers Coalition recently reached a major milestone by setting its regional outcomes. The goal of FutureMakers is to transform Southwest Florida’s workforce by increasing the number of college degrees, certificates or other high-quality credentials from 27 percent to 40 percent by 2025. “Outcomes help us understand the impact […]
Glades Education Foundation receives $15,000 grant
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 2, 2016) – The Southwest Florida Community Foundation, a FutureMakers Coalition partner along with Lumina Foundation, has awarded the Glades Education Foundation a $15,000 grant. The grant will be used to support the Glades Education Foundation’s AVID About Success mentoring program to increase the number of students receiving mentoring and skill advancement […]
Schulze Family Foundation funds iWill Mentorship Foundation as part of FutureMakers Coalition
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 18, 2016) – As part of its $300,000 grant to the FutureMakers Coalition, the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation has funded $5,890 to the iWill Mentorship Foundation (IWMF), a FutureMakers Coalition partner, for the purchase of an industrial trailer for transportation of youth bikes for community bike rides and bike repair […]
Glades County Regional Training Center receives $50,000 grant
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 5, 2016) – The Southwest Florida Community Foundation, a FutureMakers Coalition partner, has awarded the Glades County Regional Training Center a $50,000 Community Impact Grant. The grant will be used to install a much needed telecommunications network to the center including Wi-Fi and Internet so that training classes may begin. […]
FutureMakers partnership fast tracks CNA careers
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2016) – Jennifer Welling’s children were listening when she advocated the importance of a post-secondary education. One is attending college, the second, a high schooler, is also on a similar track. At 44, it’s now Welling’s turn. Her children insisted she attend Tuesday evening’s information and qualification session at CareerSource […]
Community Foundation scholarship application process now available; More than $500,000 available through 50 scholarships for students seeking post-secondary education
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 20, 2016) – The Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s scholarship application process for the 2016-2017 school year is now available. Approximately $500,000 in scholarship money is available through more than 50 scholarships for local high-school students and undergraduate students with financial need or academic merit from Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee […]
Learn how to begin a career in health care at informational event; Numerous local openings for Certified Nursing Assistants and tuition assistance available
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2016) – CareerSource Southwest Florida, Lee Memorial Health System, Fort Myers Technical College and the Southwest Florida Community Foundation – all FutureMakers Coalition partners – are teaming up to hold an informational event for prospective students to learn about careers as Certified Nursing Assistants. The event will be held on Tuesday, Jan. […]