The Columbia Future Forge is a mentoring and training program where young adults from diverse backgrounds learn professional job skills and life skills and explore their unique talents and abilities. Forge participants complete 5 skills trainings a year, are paired with a coach/mentor, and are either given direct employment or certificated so that they can get a job interview at various businesses around Clark County.

The Forge treats me as if right now matters, just as much as when I am older.  It teaches things like hard work, professionalism, integrity, and goal setting.  School just doesn’t seem to do that. – Alexandra Neal

I now have experience working on problem solving and real world responsibility. I’ve learned not to avoid confrontation. My mentors have taught me that asking questions is okay and to address things right away. I genuinely enjoy working with the Forge. I have gotten help during the toughest moments of my life and have been befriended by some of the greatest people ever. I will always be thankful. – Bryant Flores