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Envision a Bright Future

Sponsored by IPFW, Envision A Bright Future (EBF) is an outreach program designed in two parts. One part reaches out and touches students who are in middle or high school. The other part is designed to help adults with a high school diploma or G.E.D. Both programs assist in the planning of a college education and the realization of one's own potential.

Sign up for an EBF program at your school, or visit the ipfw campus. Click on the following link for Envision a Bright Future Form [PDF].

Middle or High School Students

EBF provides a vital peer-to-peer connection for students of color. Middle school and high school students are linked with students enrolled in post-secondary education at IPFW. This linkage helps students with early planning, developing study skills, decision-making and time management.

This program puts students in a good position to obtain a high quality education and helps them to realize that learning is for a lifetime! Students also learn the importance of preparing early for college.

College level peer facilitators benefit also: EBF allow them the opportunity to develop leadership skills as well as enhance their communication skills. Peer facilitators also learn the value of mentoring.

There are two phases to the program: In Phase I, peer facilitators go out to area middle and high schools and/or community centers to meet with students of color during or after the school day.

In Phase II, students visit IPFW to gain a perspective of what university life is like.

Returning Adults

Our focus is on the many Associate Degree programs at IPFW including, but not limited to, Architectural Engineering, Technology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Dental Hygiene, Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Nursing, Public Affairs, and Radiology, to name just a few.

EBF offers presentations by successful returning adult IPFW students who will teach you how to be successful in college. IPFW offers free tutoring, study skills classes, child care referrals, writing assistance, disability services, personal counseling, cultural activities, academic advising, career counseling, full or part-time programs, student organizations and so much more.

IPFW is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University.