A PROGRAM OF THE VINE & VISION FOUNDATION
Academic & workforce case management.
The Vision Studio is the education, workforce development, and transition-support arm of the foundation — equipping youth and young adults ages 15 - 24 with the skills, knowledge, and support they need to thrive.
WHY IT MATTERS
Education is where the cycle breaks - or repeats.
Disrupted
Changes in school and placement can interrupt learning, credits, and relationships with trusted adults.
Consistent
Steady, local support helps young people stay connected to school and keep moving toward their goals.
Prepared
Too many youth exit care without job readiness or housing stability.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
Twelve weeks of preparation. Continued support afterward.
The Vision Studio operates through 12-week cohort cycles serving up to 15 participants. Each cohort combines academic support, workforce preparation, financial literacy, career exposure, certifications, hands-on experiences, and individualized goal planning.
Support does not end when the 12-week session concludes. Alumni may continue receiving mentorship, education and employment referrals, application assistance, resource navigation, and follow-up support as they pursue their goals.
- STAGE 01
Explore
Identify strengths, interests, goals, and possible career pathways.
- STAGE 02
Prepare
Build academic, workplace, financial-literacy, and life skills.
- STAGE 03
Advance
Complete credentials, visit schools and employers, gain practical experience, and pursue education, training, apprenticeships, or employment.
WHY IT MATTERS
One case manager, every step of school.
Education Plans
One-on-one creation and monitoring of goals — credit recovery, high school completion, IEPs and 504 plans.
School Advocacy
Support navigating truancy, suspensions, and school transitions so no youth falls through the cracks.
Classroom Support
On-site support for youth facing behavioral or engagement challenges during the school day.
Tutoring
In-house tutoring and referrals to trusted community tutoring resources.
Bridge to CTE & Workforce
Making sure academic choices line up with real job pathways and training programs.
Attendance & Grade Tracking
Monitoring academic data continuously so concerns get flagged early — not at report-card time.
College & Vocational Planning
Applications, FAFSA, letters of recommendation, and enrollment follow-through.
WHY IT MATTERS
From career interest to a real advancement pathway
- Career-interest assessments and individualized career planning
- Resume development, interviewing, job-search, and application assistance
- Workplace communication, punctuality, teamwork, problem-solving, and professional conduct
- Career professionals and guest facilitators
- Employer and training-site visits
- Job shadowing and hands-on career experiences
- Connections to training, apprenticeships, internships, and employment
- Employment-relevant credentials, permits, assessments, uniforms, and startup materials when funding allows
- Continued support with job retention and advancement planning
Paid work-based learning, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities may be offered through participating partners when available and supported by program funding.
Post-high-school planning also covers trade school, community college, and certificate programs.
PARTNERSHIPS
Learning connected to real opportunities
The Vision Studio is developing partnerships with education providers, workforce organizations, licensed apprenticeship programs, employers, and community agencies. Partners may support participants by:
- Hosting career or workplace tours
- Providing guest instruction or demonstrations
- Offering job-shadowing and hands-on learning
- Connecting participants to approved training and apprenticeship programs
- Considering prepared participants for interviews or employment
- Helping young people understand entry-level requirements and opportunities for advancement
Career pathways currently being developed may include:
- Construction and skilled trades
- Dental assisting
- Healthcare and nursing
- Barbering
- Childcare and early-childhood education
- Retail and entrepreneurship
- Digital media and social-media support
- Recreation and youth instruction
LIFE SKILLS & FINANCIAL LITERACY
The everyday things nobody taught them.
- Cooking, cleaning, hygiene, and scheduling appointments
- Budgeting and money management
- Building credit and savings
- Using public transportation
- Communication and conflict resolution
- Goal setting and decision making
- Rent, utilities, and housing costs
OUTCOMES
Progress measured in education, credentials, employment, and independence.
- 01Reduce chronic absenteeism
- 02Improve academic progress
- 03Increase high-school completion
- 04Strengthen career readiness
- 05Support credential attainment
- 06Increase continued education and training
- 07Expand employment opportunities
- 08Build financial capability
- 09Promote long-term stability and self-sufficiency
Ready to walk with a young person?