SAMBOX
Kindergarten to Career —
Helping Kids Spread their Wings
Far + Wise is a dedicated education organization offering year-round Kindergarten-to-Career programming at no cost to qualifying Blaine County students. Through targeted academic support, skills training and workforce preparation, we remove barriers to learning and opportunity—and pave the way for lifelong success.
Our Approach Is Unique
Far + Wise commits to our students, long term. Students in our Lewis Scholars Program receive academic and experiential education from elementary school through high school and beyond. Support includes tutoring, mentorship, homework support, enrichment activities, outdoor education and service opportunities. Additionally, we provide avenues to explore educational and career opportunities. As part of the program’s long-term commitment to students, each participant is offered tuition assistance for college, trade, or professional school upon successful completion of high school.
Our mission: Far + Wise provides academic support and experiential education for students from early elementary through high school and beyond, and by removing financial and other barriers, ensures that all students can achieve their education, career, and life goals.
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Elementary Programs
We provide academic support, tutoring, mentorship and enrichment programming year-round for the students we serve. Literacy, math, science, outdoor skill-building and even community service are integral to our programs and are delivered through fun and creative play, programs and practices.
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Middle & High School Programs
Our core programs continue in middle & high school with tutoring, homework support, enrichment programming and mentorship. Our high school students receive post-secondary (college, trade school) and career counseling. Additionally we offer career camps including exposure to job opportunities and skill-building. We will match students with apprenticeships, internships and other on-site job opportunities.
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Post-Secondary Programs
Our post-secondary students and other graduates receive financial aid support and guidance, mentorship, counseling on course selection, life and career planning, time management and other support services.
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Cimino Center for Career Exploration
We have introduced trade & professional programming to expose students to a range of local jobs and career opportunities. We also offer camps, and will introduce classes, to offer skill-building and educational opportunities in professions related to local economy needs. These trainings are done in close partnership with the Blaine County School District, local businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies, The College of Southern Idaho and SVED. Ultimately, we are eager to connect student talent with local business needs.
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Partnership Programs
We partner with public and private organizations to expand our reach to serve more students by sharing resources, creating great learning opportunities, helping others and bringing youth and adults together to teach, learn and give back.
We Focus on the Individual
We take an individualized approach, tailoring our programs to suit each student’s particular needs and interests. Parents are involved every step of the way.
We Believe
Because we know impact is measured over years, our core programs provide support to our students from first grade to first job.
We Know
When barriers are removed and opportunities are provided, all children can reach their full potential.
“I was having trouble, my grades needed to go up, all the problems needed to stop… I was behind a whole semester and thanks to the program, I was able to catch up. Thanks to the program, I’m graduating!”
— Froilan
Help Our Students Forge Their Futures
How can you help?
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Donate
When you give to Far + Wise you invest in a young person’s future.
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Volunteer
Volunteers make a difference in the lives of our students every day.
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