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Nurturing Education & Creating Opportunities

Bright Futures is a program in Weld County focused on helping students, GED recipients, and veterans receive the education needed for a successful career. Learn about the grant application process, eligibility criteria, and how to maximize benefits. Discover top industries and career opportunities in Weld County post-graduation.

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Nurturing Education & Creating Opportunities

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  1. Student Presentation, 2018-2019 Nurturing Education & Creating Opportunities

  2. What is Bright Futures? Bright Futures is a workforce focused program. Our goal is to help students, GED recipients and honorably discharged Veterans receive the education they need to earn a strong career here in Weld County.

  3. How do I receive a Bright Future grant?TAKE A PICTURE OF THIS SLIDE! • First step: Apply by the DEADLINE! • June 30th • October 31st • Second step: Complete requirements. • 8 hours of community service within Weld County • Completion of a FAFSA or alternative application. • New students must attend a mandatory meeting. • You also must have lived in Weld County for 2 of your 4 years of high school, one of which must be the year you graduate. • Third Step: Receive grant. • Fourth Step: Stay connected and keep your profile updated. • YOU are responsible to stay updated with Bright Futures news and to update your account. Full application instructions are available at www.brightfuturesco.com/resources.

  4. What you need to know… • The Bright Futures grant is UP TO $2,000 per year. • The grant is last dollar in. This means that all scholarship, grants and “free monies” will be applied to your student account first. Bright Futures can ONLY be applied to tuition and fees. • Examples: • Ben’s tuition & fees are $4,000. Ben receives a $500 scholarship from a local rotary. He received $1,000 from the PELL grant. Ben is then eligible for $1,000 in a Bright Futures grant. • Alicia does not receive any scholarships, grants or “free monies.” Alicia is eligible for $1,000 per semester, up to $2,000 that year. • Carrie receives $1,000 from the PELL grant and $1,000 scholarship from the university. Carrie is not eligible that semester to receive Bright Future funds as her tuition & fees are fully paid for. • Bright Futures grants can only be used in Colorado or bordering states. That includes Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming and Utah. Full application instructions are available at www.brightfuturesco.com/resources.

  5. What are you doing after high school? The following information was graciously provided by Employment Services of Weld County.

  6. Since the programs beginning, 84 Bright Futures students have been from Evans.  Also the current number of students that now live in Evans and have or are receiving funds is 105.   Where can I work in Weld County? Top Industries

  7. Since the programs beginning, 84 Bright Futures students have been from Evans.  Also the current number of students that now live in Evans and have or are receiving funds is 105.   How much can I make in Weld County?

  8. Government Careers

  9. Since the programs beginning, 84 Bright Futures students have been from Evans.  Also the current number of students that now live in Evans and have or are receiving funds is 105.   Construction Careers

  10. Since the programs beginning, 84 Bright Futures students have been from Evans.  Also the current number of students that now live in Evans and have or are receiving funds is 105.   Manufacturing Careers

  11. Since the programs beginning, 84 Bright Futures students have been from Evans.  Also the current number of students that now live in Evans and have or are receiving funds is 105.   Retail/Trade Careers

  12. Since the programs beginning, 84 Bright Futures students have been from Evans.  Also the current number of students that now live in Evans and have or are receiving funds is 105.   Mining, Quarrying, and Oil & Gas Extraction Careers

  13. Since the programs beginning, 84 Bright Futures students have been from Evans.  Also the current number of students that now live in Evans and have or are receiving funds is 105.   Health Care & Social Assistance Careers

  14. What is next? • Go to www.brightfuturesco.com and apply TODAY! • Begin your requirements- complete the FAFSA, complete 8 hours of community service between January 1st -June 30th, and save today’s date to add it as your mandatory meeting requirement. • Think about what we presented today. What career path will you choose in Weld County? • We are working with Employment Services of Weld County to bring job fairs to YOU! www.brightfuturesco.com

  15. Resources:Take a picture of this slide • College Goal Sunday is October 28th. • Check out http://www.mylibrary.us/whats-here-for-you and scroll to College Bound to find information on careers, test preparation, locating scholarships and more!

  16. More Resources: OrganizationsTake a picture of this slide too. • Employment Services of Weld County • https://www.weldgov.com/departments/human_services/employment_services/ • Community Foundation • https://www.cfsgwc.org/ • Aims Community College • https://www.aims.edu/ • UNC • https://www.unco.edu/

  17. Final Important Information • Apply TODAY and get your requirements done soon. • Deadlines: June 30th & October 31st • Let us know if you need help! • Contact information: • www.brightfuturesco.com • hello@brightfuturesco.com ALWAYS EMAIL FOR HELP FIRST! • If you’d like to schedule an application presentation, please send an email to hello@brightfuturesco.com.

  18. www.brightfuturesco.com hello@brightfuturesco.com 970-573-5974

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