Who We Are
The Future Center at Mission High School offers a variety of college and career resources to expose and further student’s knowledge about post-secondary options. Whether a student is interested in obtaining information about college, or finding a job, the Future Center has trained and experienced staff to ensure all students are able explore their interests and passions. The center is located in Room 213 and is open to students (9th-12th), parents, and teachers.
Mission High Opportunity and Scholarship Lists
Mission Future Center Room 213
Mission Graduates
Organization & Program:
Mission Graduates
Mission High College and Career Program
Staff: Christina Phonseya
Position: Program Coordinator
Email: cphonseya@missiongraduates.org
Phone: 415-907-2950
Language(s): English
Staff: Andrea Baldizon
Position: Program Coordinator
Email: abaldizon@missiongraduates.org
Phone: N/A
Language(s): English & Spanish
Availability:
Monday thru Friday: 9am - 6pm
Target Students and Eligible Participants:
All students at Mission High School, grades 9th-12th. Services open to all students regardless of immigration status.
Types of Services Offered:
- College Application Support
- Financial Aid and Scholarship Application Support
- Support Researching and Applying to Jobs, Internships and Volunteer Opportunities
- SoCal College Tour (11th grade students)
- College & Career Workshops & Panels
- In-class AVID Support
- One-on-one Academic and College Counseling
JCYC San Francisco College Access Center
Organization & Program:
JCYC SF Cal-SOAP
Staff: Maria Mejia Palma
Position: College Success Advisor
Email: mmejiapalma@jcyc.org
Language(s): English and Spanish
Availability:
Monday: 8am-4pm
Wednesday: 8am-4pm
Target Students and Eligible Participants:
Students 9th - 12th grade that identify as low-income and/or first generation students.
Types of Services Offered:
College and Career Services:
- College Application Assistance
- College Campus Tours
- College Entrance Exam Guidance/ Free Fee Waivers
- Tutoring
- College & Career Workshops
- 1 on 1 Academic/College Advising
JCYC Upward Bound
Organization & Program:
JCYC Upward Bound
Staff: Alexis Lopez
Position: Educational Specialist
Email: alopez@jcyc.org
Phone: 415-994-7447
Language(s): English & Spanish (Limited)
Availability:
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Target Students and Eligible Participants:
Low-income
First-generation
9th-12th grades
Types of Services Offered:
- Local college field trips
- SoCal College trip (for 11th grade)
- Tutoring
- Mentorship
- Summer program (for 9th, 10th & 11th grade)
- College and career workshops
- College application assistance
- Financial aid application assistance
- Academic advising
- Community service opportunities
- Eligibility for JCYC scholarship
100% College Prep Institute
Organization & Program:
100% College Prep Institute
Staff: Vee Bradford
Position: Transition Coach
Email: 100 % College Prep
Phone: 415-595-8046
Language(s): English
Availability:
Mondays: 10am - 2pm
Tuesday: 10am - 2pm
Thursday: 10am -2pm
Target Students and Eligible Participants:
Black and Brown Juniors and Seniors
who want to pursue trades, careers, and or college after high school.
Types of Services Offered:
- Financial aid workshops
- College application assistance
- Scholarship information/assistance
- Personal statement assistance
- College information/exposure
- Career exposure/opportunities
Early Academic Outreach Program
Organization & Program:
UCSF Early Academic Outreach Program
Staff: Jourdan Jackson
Position: EAOP Program Coordinator
Email: jacksonj10@x.sfusd.edu / jourdan.jackson@ucsf.edu
Phone: 415-806-5834
Language(s): English
Availability:
Monday: 10am - 5pm
Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Target Students and Eligible Participants:
9th-12th Grade Underrepresented Students
Types of Services Offered:
- Individualized Academic Advising
- Workshops on college access and planning
- Financial Aid planning and advising
- Science and academic enrichment programs
- Student Leadership Opportunities
- Mentoring by UCSF Students
- College Visits
- Exposure to Health Careers
Enterprise For Youth
Organization & Program:
Enterprise for Youth
Staff: Lupe Peña
Position: Job Coach
Email: lpena@enterpriseforyouth.org
Language(s): English & Spanish
Staff: Talia Uribe
Position: Program Manager
Email: turibe@enterpriseforyouth.org
Language(s): English
Availability:
Monday: 12-3pm
Friday: 12-4pm
Target Students and Eligible Participants:
9th - 12th Grade Students, Underrepresented
Types of Services Offered:
- 1 on 1 job support (resume reviews/interview prep, etc.)
- Paid internships/job opportunities
- Job readiness training
- Professional development workshops (LinkedIn, financial literacy, networking, etc.)
- Job board with opportunities specifically for Enterprise for Youth members
SF Achievers
Organization & Program:
SF Achievers
Staff: RaShawn Joshua
Position: High School Advisor
Email: rashawn@sfachiever.org
Phone: 415-426-8560
Language(s): English
Availability:
Mondays: 10am - 4pm
Tuesday: 10am - 4pm
Thursday: 10am -4pm
Target Students and Eligible Participants:
African American 9th-12th grade students interested in trades, careers, and/or college pathways.
Types of Services Offered:
- Financial aid workshops
- College application assistance
- Scholarship information/assistance
- Personal statement assistance
- College information/exposure
- Career exposure/opportunities
- 4-Year $18,000 Scholarship
Future Center Calendar
This page was last updated on November 17, 2023