Summary of NEXT’s Services

What is NEXT?

We are an organization that helps young adults between the ages of 16-24 who are not in school achieve their goals by providing career and employment services, and even assistance obtaining a GED. Our team is community driven and ready. Let’s design your future!

Attend an Orientation at NEXT Success, and find out all our programs have to offer!

Get Next assistance in Clark County in Vancouver by calling 360-207-2628 or emailing clark@nextsuccess.org.

Get Next assistance in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties by calling 360-787-3339 or emailing cw@nextsuccess.org.

Ways we serve:

  • 1-on-1 connection with a Career Coach, who can guide you through various career options and assist you every step of the way in getting to where you want to go
  • GED tutoring and testing services
  • Help you research, apply, and pay for college or trade school programs
  • Help you find and apply for college or trade school scholarships
  • Help you find, register, and pay for professional certification
  • Organize career exploration opportunities, such as field trips to tour or shadow various businesses
  • Help you look for jobs and connect you to local companies we partner with and who are looking to hire
  • Connect and support you through a paid internship with businesses throughout the community looking to mentor young processionals
  • Offer professional development workshops, where we can help you create or edit your resume and cover letter, or prepare for job interviews
  • Offer professional development workshops that help you build skills, like how to advocate for yourself in the workplace or how to manage your work time
  • Offer financial support for things you need to build your professional pathway – gas vouchers and bus passes to help you get to interviews or work, new professional clothing, etc.
  • Connections to drug and alcohol counseling
  • Connections to mental health counseling
  • Finance workshops taught by local finance professionals from banks and credit unions
  • Information related to filing an initial Unemployment Insurance claim
    (NEXT cannot file a claim for you, determine your eligibility, or assist with already-filed claims. The Employment Security Department (ESD) administers all Unemployment Insurance programs. Get more information at https://esd.wa.gov/unemployment.)