Community college and certificates aren't a fallback. Some of the D.C. region's most in-demand, well-paying jobs run straight through these credentials, and too few people are trained to fill them

New Futures was founded on a simple but powerful belief: when young people are given access to opportunity, support, and choice, they can build futures that uplift not only themselves, but entire communities. The organization began in 1999 , when Michael Gould (center in photo above with colorful tie) established New Futures with initial funding from the estate of his late brother, Allen Gould. Allen left Michael with a charge to “do something good,” and Michael chose to in