Choice Education Network Corporation — Established 2026. An established, operational Maryland nonprofit.A Whole-Person Opportunity Network • DMV community-rooted • Evidence-led

FLAGSHIP ADULT COHORT

Choice LaunchPad™

An eight-week transition-to-opportunity cohort with tailored tracks for veterans, returning citizens, women, single mothers, caregivers, and adults rebuilding stability.

Planned pilotProposed Year 1: 4 cohorts • up to 60 adultsGrant-readiness status

PROGRAM PURPOSE

What participants leave with

  • Personal strengths-and-needs map
  • Digital readiness and document toolkit
  • Financial stability and consumer-protection plan
  • Career, education, or entrepreneurship pathway
  • Warm referrals and a 90-day action plan
  • At least one verified next step completed

TAILORED TRACKS • SHARED CORE

Different transitions. One accountable pathway.

★VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILIES

Next Mission Track

Career translation, digital readiness, financial and homeownership education, entrepreneurship exposure, family-centered navigation, and warm referrals to veteran-serving organizations.

↗RETURNING CITIZENS

Reentry Reset Track

Digital reentry, job readiness, financial reset education, documentation habits, resource navigation, entrepreneurship exposure, mentoring, and connection to experienced reentry partners.

◌WOMEN, SINGLE MOTHERS & CAREGIVERS

Family Momentum Track

Flexible career and business development, technology skills, financial stability, leadership, confidence, and practical planning around caregiving, transportation, and scheduling barriers.

Need

A clearly documented barrier affecting a defined participant group.

Action

Education, practice, navigation, mentoring, and a concrete deliverable.

Proof

Completion, knowledge change, accepted referral, or verified next step.

PILOT REQUIREMENTS

What must be in place before enrollment

Board-authorized program and budgetQualified staff or facilitatorsInsurance and risk controlsPrivacy and consent processPartner referral agreementsMeasurement and follow-up tools
IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity, effective August 26, 2026.

EIN: 42-4746153. Contributions to Choice Education Network are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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