INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — George Washington High School is helping students prepare for life after graduation by hosting an assembly with an organization dedicated to empowering the next generation.

The goal of the event is to give students in grades 10-12 the tools and inspiration they need to succeed after graduation.

The Trendsetter Foundation event, titled “The 3Es: Enroll, Enroll, Employ,” helps high school students explore a wide range of post-graduation opportunities. Founder John Gaiters says he was inspired to create the foundation four years ago.

“My goal is just to be an added value in these communities across the country and just be a spark in people’s lives,” Gaiters said.

The assembly is designed to introduce students to a variety of career and educational pathways, from enrolling in college to enlisting in the military or moving directly into the workforce. Skills taught include the importance of networking, advocating for themselves, and exploring their options.

“You’re not going to understand for the rest of your life. It’s not realistic. But I think just try something, see if you want to do it, ask questions of community leaders and professionals, you’ll get exactly where you’re trying to go,” Gaiters said.

For students, the assembly is not just about learning, it is also about dreaming big and taking the first steps towards their future. Senior Shamya Orr aspires to be in the military.

“I think a lot of people our age kind of need advice, because sometimes we mess up or are impulsive thinkers and we do everything in the moment. We don’t really think about the future, so I feel like it was a good opportunity,” Orr said.

For Roosevelt Franklin, he wants to use the resources presented by the panelists, such as registration services.

“I will definitely use it as good networking. I will say this because you never know when you need it. Since I’m a basketball player, I’m going to need education, so I’m going to use it,” Franklin said.

The event would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors like Wade Davis, the DuJuan Foundation and Tina McCoy and Gina Radke of Galley Support Innovations.

“A lot of times our kids need to hear what the opportunities are and what the pathways are to get there, so being able to share that information with them today was very, very important,” said Stanley Law, principal of George Washington Community High . School.

Law said he hopes the school will hold similar events in the future. The Trendsetters Foundation wants to expand its reach and make this an annual event to reach even more young minds.

“We’re actually on tour. We’re finishing in the UK so as soon as I leave here we’re going to Europe thanks to our partners. Next, we will use December and January as our planning period.