Why?
“The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.”
– Khalil Gibran
- Children need leadership to feel supported by their community.
2. Create a culture of leadership, accountability, and experience
3. Discover new talents, opportunities, and practices.
Benefits
59%
of mentored teenagers earn better grades.
27%
of mentored youth are less likely to begin using alcohol.
52%
of mentored youth are less likely to skip school.
Youth with mentors have increased likelihood of going to college, better attitudes toward school, increased social and emotional development, and improved self-esteem.
– Social Work License Map (2021)
How?
- Partner and create a network with vetted current senior students, alumni, businesses, and professionals.
- Work closely with guidance counselors in designing surveys, reaching out to career developers, and understanding each student’s interests.
- Create seminars for teachers on how to recognize student potentials and direct recommendation to counselors.
- Have Semi-Annual Job Fairs and online seminars
- Newsletters that share information about workshops and conferences.
When?
Sophomores will be introduced to the program and being participation before their Junior Year
3-6 month internships
Minimally experience 2-3 internships to help cultivate experience in the workplace
References
- https://socialworklicensemap.com/blog/the-value-in-mentoring-our-youth-2/#:~:text=Youth%20with%20mentors%20have%20increased,%2C%20and%20improved%20self%2Desteem.
- https://www.mentoring.org/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh46lVSKWHc
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