Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce Begins Today

Hillsborough Education Foundation is dedicated to ensuring all students have equitable access to high-quality education, preparing them for postsecondary opportunities, careers, and lifelong success. We provide essential tools and resources that foster academic growth and real-world skills, empowering students to achieve their full potential. By investing in their success today, we help build a strong talent pipeline for a thriving and prosperous Tampa Bay in the years to come.

College and Career Centers

Research shows that students begin forming career plans as early as 9th grade, yet many lack the guidance of a supportive adult. High school counselors, overwhelmed by large caseloads and the growing mental health needs of students, often struggle to provide personalized college and career planning support.

In partnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools, Hillsborough Education Foundation’s onsite college and career centers offer 1:1 coaching to high school students through SCOPE (Student Center of Postsecondary Exploration).

At SCOPE, 9th-12th graders receive personalized support to create a post-graduation success plan, explore college, technical college, and career pathways, apply for financial aid (Bright Futures, FAFSA, and more), complete college applications, pursue technical and workforce credentials, and prepare for SAT/ACT testing.