Train Today. Thrive Forever.™
Digital Skills. Healthy Habits. Lifelong Opportunity.
We help youth and adults build technology skills, explore future careers, and develop healthy habits that support learning, work, and life.
Our Mission
FAST Forward Communities equips youth in underserved communities and low income earning adults with digital skills, STEM education, career preparation, and healthy lifestyle habits to expand opportunity and support lifelong success.
Three Ways We Help People Move Forward
Our programs support one clear purpose: helping people prepare for opportunity and develop habits that support lifelong growth.
Technology & Career Development
Training for Careers. Building Financial Futures.
Practical technology learning, career exploration, and job preparation help participants build confidence, strengthen workplace skills, and plan their next steps toward greater opportunity.
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Youth STEM & Discovery
Skills for Today. Possibilities for a Lifetime.
Hands-on STEM learning and youth development experiences help young people explore their interests, solve problems, build confidence, and discover possibilities for their future.
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Wellness & Sports
Building Healthy Habits for Life.
Movement, sports, and practical wellness education help participants develop healthy routines, practice teamwork, strengthen confidence, and connect with their community.
Learn MoreOne Purpose, Connected Programs
Technology and career training build practical skills. Youth STEM develops curiosity, confidence, and future possibilities. Wellness and sports support healthy routines, teamwork, and community connection. Together, they help people prepare for opportunity and thrive throughout life.
Practical Skills
Technology and career training for real workplaces.
Curiosity
Youth STEM that opens doors to future possibilities.
Healthy Routines
Movement and wellness that support learning and work.
Community
Connection, mentoring, and teamwork across every program.
Who We Serve
FAST Forward Communities serves youth and adults in underserved communities, with a focus on the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region. We welcome participants seeking learning and opportunity, parents and caregivers, and the schools, employers, and community organizations who walk alongside them.
Our Faith. Our Welcome.
FAST Forward Communities is a Christian faith-based organization guided by love, compassion, integrity, and service. We serve without judgment or bias, with dignity and respect for all people who qualify to receive our services.
More About Who We AreVolunteer and Partner With Us
Mentor a young person, share your technology or career expertise, support youth STEM activities, or help at sports and wellness events.
Get InvolvedGive the Gift of Opportunity
Your donation supports practical instruction, learning materials, technology access, mentoring, youth STEM activities, and sports and wellness opportunities.
DonateReady to Take the Next Step?
Whether you want to learn, volunteer, partner, or give, we would love to hear from you.
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