Launch into Your Future Month
Launch into Your Future Month, previously known as College Application Month, occurs each October and November in every public high school in Delaware.
The Delaware Higher Education Office (DHEO) and University of Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration (IPA) sponsors this initiative to boost student success post-graduation. High schools select one week where seniors are given time during the school day to plan their postsecondary steps to a fulfilling and wealth-generating career.
Volunteers across the state work with students as they explore apprenticeship opportunities, learn about certification programs, work on their college applications, take steps to enlist in the military, and develop skills to enter the workforce.
Learn how to apply to college
It’s your senior year, and you know you want to apply to college; what are your next steps? Our Applying to College Guide will help break down the college application and admission process so you can ensure your path to success.
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Enlist in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces
The U.S. military provides diverse career options across its six branches, each offering unique roles and opportunities. The pathways to serving include Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard, catering to different levels of commitment. Whether pursuing a full-time military career or balancing service with civilian life, numerous benefits exist, including healthcare, education funding, and specialized training. Learn about the different branches and how to prepare for a future military career.
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Learn specialized skills for an in-demand career
Learn about specialized technical training programs in Delaware, where you can learn a specific skill or trade that will help prepare you for an in-demand career.
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Learn essential skills to enter the workforce or start your own business
Whether entering the workforce directly after high school or opening a business, students must develop career-ready skills. Learn how to find a job after high school and make it a career. This comprehensive guide provides students with essential resources and actionable steps to transition from high school to the workforce or start a business.
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Transition to the Workforce checklist >
Learn about paying for college or technical training
This guide will help you learn about costs and the options that can help make your post-secondary education more affordable and accessible.
You’ll learn about tuition and fees, financial aid opportunities such as scholarships and grants, student loans, and other ways to manage costs, including savings plans and part-time work. By becoming informed about these options, you can make better decisions about financing your college or technical training education.
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Delaware Scholarship Compendium >
Unique Populations
Students from unique populations, such as first-generation college scholars, students with disabilities, and students from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups, often face additional challenges in accessing and navigating post-secondary education. Fortunately, we have specialized college resources and guides available to support these students, including:
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High School to College: Steps for Success for Students with Disabilities >
Learn about Launch into Your Future Month and volunteering opportunities
Launch into Your Future Month began as College Application Month (CAM) in 2012 to boost student success post-graduation by the Delaware Higher Education Office (DHEO) and the University of Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration (IPA). Specifically, the DHEO and IPA aspired to assist first-generation scholars and students who may not otherwise attend college to apply.
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