Ensuring the next generation is Future Ready

FutureReadyNYC is a reimagined high school experience where across every grade, students get access to work-based learning (including paid experiences in upper grades), early college credit, and industry credentials in high-wage, high-demand industries and support to build a strong postsecondary plan to accelerate their success and path to rewarding careers and economic security

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Explore
FutureReadyNYC pathways

Technology

Delve into the digital world by mastering skills in data science, cybersecurity, and software development to prepare for a cutting-edge career in tech

Healthcare

Step into the vital field of healthcare, gaining knowledge and practical experience in medical professions that save lives and shape futures

Business/finance

Navigate the dynamic realms of business and finance, learning essential skills that drive the global economy and foster innovation

Education

Embark on a journey to educate and inspire the next generation, developing teaching methodologies and learning strategies that make a lasting impact

How
FutureReadyNYC works

9th
Grade
10th
Grade
11th
Grade
12th
Grade

Individualized advising

1:1 sessions with a career advisor to develop a personal career plan

Work- based learning

Career Exploration
Workplace Challenges
Internships + Apprenticeships

Career-connected instruction

Industry-validated courses to build skills and knowledge in high-wage, high-growth pathways

Early credits and credentials

College visit
3+ colleges credit focused on specific industry;
Industry-recognized credential

Financial literacy

Experience to build financial acumen
Areas involving significant employer engagement
Advantages
of joining FutureReadyNYC

By participating in a FutureReadyNYC program, students earn early college credits, making higher education more accessible and affordable. Additionally, real-world work experiences through internships and apprenticeships provide a competitive edge in the job market

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Voices of FutureReadyNYC Students

“I would describe my FutureReadyNYC experience as empowering, hands-on and honestly... revolutionary.”

Isai, Student