Futures First Academy is the online learning space connected to Futures First, giving participants access to practical courses, guided lessons, and tools that support career readiness, life skills, and long-term independence.
Courses are assigned through Futures First programs, so learners can build skills at their own pace while staying connected to real-world support.
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Build practical skills for resumes, interviews, workplace preparation, and employment goals.
Learn tools that support independence, decision-making, communication, and daily stability.
Continue learning between coaching, mentorship, workshops, and other Futures First milestones.
View assigned courses, complete lessons, and stay on track from start to finish.
AVAILABLE COURSES
Roles, Impact, and Entry Paths
What learners will cover
Explore how public sector organizations support communities, what kinds of roles exist, and how learners can begin building a meaningful career path in public service.
Course Details
Lesson 1: What is the Public Sector and How It Works
Lesson 2: Professional Behavior and Ethics in Public Service
Lesson 3: How to Communicate Effectively in Public Sector Roles
Lesson 4: Case Management and Client Support Basics
Lesson 5: Documentation, Confidentiality, and Compliance
Lesson 6: Digital Skills and AI Tools at Work
Lesson 7: How to Get Started in a Public Sector Career
Futurepreneur
What learners will cover
Build the foundation of how entrepreneurs think, act, and make decisions. This course introduces growth mindset, risk, failure, uncertainty, personal vision, and the habits needed for long-term success.
Course Details
Lesson 1: What is an Entrepreneur?
Lesson 2: Building a Growth Mindset
Lesson 3: Risk, Failure & Resilience
Lesson 4: Vision, Goals & Discipline
Lesson 5: Entrepreneurial Habits
Entrepreneurship, AI, Finance & Marketing Basics
What learners will cover
Entrepreneurial mindset, AI integrations for business, financial literacy, business planning, and marketing — with practical topics and quizzes to help learners build a stronger foundation for starting and growing a business idea.
Course Details
Module 1: Entrepreneurial Mindset
Module 2: AI Integrations for Business
Module 3: Financial Literacy
Module 4: Business Planning
Module 5: Marketing
Client Safety, Documentation & Response Protocols
What learners will cover
This course helps learners understand the difference between incidents, complaints, and appeals, how to respond appropriately, and how to document and escalate situations while protecting client safety, dignity, and rights.
Course Details
Identify the type of situation and respond with the appropriate next step.
Document key details clearly and follow reporting or escalation procedures.
Communicate respectfully while protecting client safety, dignity, rights, and confidentiality.
Handle each situation consistently to support compliance and reduce organizational risk.
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