Gateway Registers Voters

Often times, people overlook the significance of voting in presidential elections. They may say, "Oh, my vote won't count," or "Who ever becomes president really won't affect my life anyway." Both of these excuses are common misconceptions. Every opinion matters and contributes to the final count, even if each vote composes only a diminutive fraction of the input of the vast population.

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The Future Is Mine believes students should be given the tools they need to drive their careers - from the right academic opportunities, to navigating the world of work.

What is The Future Is Mine?

"Is Facebook safe? How can I make my own web site? How does the Internet even work?

If you've wondered about any of these things, click below to download information developed especially for TFIM participants by IST students at Penn State Greater Allegheny. These online workshops were created especially with high school students like yourself in mind, and besides explaining the basics of what a network is and how to create your own professional-looking web site, they provide links to useful online resources and career information."

Please visit the Penn State GA web site if you are interested in learning more about the IST program.

Usability & Website Design

Networking & Security

A common misconception about The Future Is Mine Student Project is that it is an extra-curricular activity and, therefore, the program's activities should not take place or interfere with the school day. In an effort to dispel that notion, a careful analysis of the Pennsylvania Academic Standards has been done in relation to the goals, activities, skills and concepts covered in TFIM.

The Consortium for Public Education wholly understands the academic challenges a student faces when not present in the classroom, as does your colleague(s) who acts/act as the TFIM Advisor in your school. However, TFIM is an equally valuable tool in preparing our young people for the real world and it is sometimes necessary for a student to be excused from class. Please help to support the work of the TFIM students as they create experiences for their peers in preparation for life after high school.

It's our hope that after reviewing this information, you will feel comfortable in supporting the efforts of the TFIM Student Project Team.

Click here to download the list of PA State Standards that relates to TFIM goals, activities, skills and concepts.

Click here to view the PA Academic Standards for Career Education and Work.

Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl visits with students at the Student Leadership Conference

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8th Annual TFIM Conference

"I just wanted to say thank you for all of your hard work in organizing such a great conference. You truly out did yourselves this year. The site visits on the first day were great. It made the second day so much more relaxing. I was very proud of my kids this year and on the way home they all talked about how much they got out of the conference and the sophomores and juniors are looking forward to next year." Donna Heintz, Fayette County AVTS

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We would like to create a database with TFIM Alumni contact, employment, and education information. This information will be used in a database to help better meet the career exploration needs of our current TFIM students. If you are interested in connecting with TFIM students to share some insight on your career exploration journey, serve as a panelist or guest speaker at a TFIM participating school, or even allow a student/s to interview you, please complete the TFIM Alumni registration form.