FOSTERING FUTURES PROGRAM
Fostering Futures Program. This program will allow skilled, motivated, and driven Ohio Opportunity Youth (OOY) who are interested in pursuing education and training to launch their career. With additional support from the Industry Sector Partnership Grant, Columbus State Community College, and The Buckeye Ranch we are committed to designing a new career pathway to empower OOY to overcome adversity, achieve goals, and become productive members of our community
​Culinary Skills Training
-
Youth will participate in tailored coursework provided by Columbus State
Community College, with the opportunity to complete an optional credit
assessment at the end.
Success Coaching
-
Contracted through the Buckeye Ranch, the Success Coach will provide
participating OOY with career assistance and resource connections beginning with orientation, through post-placement job mentoring. -
The Success Coach will distribute Emergency and Normalcy Funds as needed to reduce barriers to success.
Employer Engagement
-
Hospitality and Food Service Employers will collaborate with the Ohio Children’s Alliance to provide paid internships..
Outreach, Engagement, and Recruitment
-
With a focus on program awareness, youth enrollment, and building connections with community partners.
The next Fostering Futures cohort is scheduled to begin in Summer 2025 in Central Ohio, with applications opening in Spring 2025!
​
The Ohio Children’s Alliance, in collaboration with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, Coffee Connections, Creole2Geaux, and Modern Southern Table is excited to launch the second, annual Cohort of
​​
​​
​​
Launch your career, with Fostering Futures!​​​​
​
-
Professional level culinary and hospitality training through Columbus State Community College
-
Financial support to reduce barriers to help you prioritize classes
-
Receive personalized support from our expert success coaches for the duration of the program
-
Opportunity for paid, supportive internship
placement with culinary partners
​
Student Eligibility:
-
Be between 18 and 24 years old
-
Have an interest in a career in the Culinary or Hospitality field
-
Are facing barriers to employment, are currently or previously unhoused, or were placed in foster care
-
Are able to attend classes and work in Columbus
Due to the nature of this opportunity, we are limited to accepting a select group of students. Please note, all applicants will receive an accepted or declined response.
Thank you to our program partners!
