LAUNCHING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS IN NYC PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS
Futures Ignite partners with schools to propel bold college and career futures for every student
THE GAP IS REAL
Too Many Students Are Navigating Alone.
In NYC and across the country, access to high-quality college and career advising is uneven — and often out of reach for first-generation students, students from low-income communities, and students of color.
Students are expected to navigate college applications, financial aid, and career decisions with almost no guidance. On average, a high school student receives just 38 minutes of college and career advising per year. The result: life-shaping decisions made in the dark.
minutes of college & career advising per year for the average NYC public high school senior
minutes of college & career advising per year for the average NYC public high school senior
What Students Actually Need
Not another program. Not a worksheet. Not a one-off intervention.
Students need support embedded directly inside their schools—for every student—where they can build skills, grow as leaders, and shape their future.
They need knowledgeable, caring adults who push them, advocate for them, and champion their futures.
Futures Ignite makes that real—ensuring every student graduates with a plan they’re excited about—and the support to make it real.
Students & Alumni Served to Date
College Matriculation Rate, 12% above NYC average
Graduate with a Postsecondary Plan
First-Cohort College Grad Rate, Double the Average for First Gen College Students
NYC average college matriculation: ~76% • National avg for first-gen graduates: ~27%
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