Lydia's college said she couldn't graduate early. So she read the policies herself, wrote to the dean, and answered her questions with a plan — the same analyst's instinct that now has her improving service at WMATA. She graduated a semester early and spent that time on the internship that launched her career. "I'd rather challenge myself to learn something new than say 'I can't do it.'"

New Futures propels young adults through community college degrees or professional certifications and into rewarding careers. We offer this through a combination of scholarships, academic and career advising, skill-building workshops, career education programming, and wraparound support. The eligibility checklist below explains the required criteria that applicants must meet to be considered for the New Futures program. Required Eligibility Criteria K–12 Credential Applicants