program Information

My Next Chapter is a program where the participants attend training workshops.

The training workshops are delivered by industry professionals and educators through in-person, virtual and online classroom settings. My Next Chapter participants, ages 18 – 32, receive scholarships to participate in the program.

My Next Chapter offers opportunities for participants to be inspired, to be motivated, to learn a life skill that positions them for success. They learn the key principles of how to set real life goals, overcome challenges and stay focused. They learn work ethics, business basics, how to build a solid financial foundation and avoid financial ruin, they participate in licensing and certification programs in the Home Care Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Tax Preparation, Real Estate Appraising, Cybersecurity, and assistance with job placement or they may also choose to start their own business, they learn about how to build multiple streams of income, they receive coaching and mentoring for college and more!

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Program Outline

At My Next Chapter, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed. That is why we have created a program for foster youth to develop their skills and prepare for future opportunities.

PHASE 1

During the initial 4-weeks of the program, participants attend sessions covering the following topics:

Career Assessment, Readiness and Professionalism
Goal Setting
Financial Literacy
Entrepreneurship vs. Employee
Social Media – Personally & Professionally
Building Multiple Streams of Income
What a Career Looks Like in these Industries: Home Care Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Tax Preparation, Real Estate Appraising, Cybersecurity & College Preparation

PHASE 2

During this phase of the program, participants attend sessions including taking the required courses for their selected industry of interest.

There is also college counseling available for participants who would like to attend college.

PHASE 3

During this phase of the program, participants are scheduled to take the exam for their selected industry.

Upon successfully passing the exam, participants receive the licensing or certification for their selected industry. Upon receipt of their license/certificate participants may select to continue with either an internship or job placement.

Want to Extend A Helping Hand?

We welcome non-profits and community organizations who provide support services to former foster youth and young adults. If your organization is interested in partnering with My Next Chapter to help change the lives of former foster youth and young adults, please email info@mynextchapterinc.org or contact Attila Morgan, our Program Director.

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“It’s someone finally seeing your worth after feeling like the biggest failure; it’s like someone saying it’s ok. Let’s get back to the drawing broad, after you’re tired of being tired. This program as truly changed alot of the toxic thought patterns I created by thinking that I can’t do it. My Next Chapter has given me my inspiration back! Thank you to all the My Next Chapter mentors for seeing us and to the motivational speakers that took time out of their busy day, to come and inspire us. Please don’t stop what you’re doing with this program it will help so many people that think this is it. They just don’t see how they can make it. This will give them the confidence to step right back in the ring and fight for a brighter tomorrow.”
SHANTOL GREEN
Los Angeles
I appreciate everything you all have done for us. You all have spent countless hours and countless resources bringing many different people in to share experiences and share knowledge. You all spent countless hours preparing lessons and assignments for us during this class as well and it is all much appreciated. I love that you all do this to give people a second, third, or how many chances they have had in their entire lives. I can not express how much this opportunity not only means to me but to all the other people you all have assisted with building better lives or at least opportunities. I understand not everyone will take this seriously or even care about all the work you all have put into it.. But I have and I will!”
JOSEPH POTOCZEK
Los Angeles
One thing I struggled with from the beginning was the idea that I was deserving of a program like My Next Chapter. When I finally realized this program was truly designed to help people like me, people without college degrees, but people who truly want to get ahead in life and make a decent living despite that fact, I was overcome with joy and gratitude.
AVERI COLEMAN
Los Angeles