WHAT WE DO

• LISTEN and help students problem-solve
• ENCOURAGE students self-esteem
• EDUCATE students on basic life skills
• MOTIVATE students to pursue postsecondary education

WHY WE DO IT

• To help students find direction and purpose through support and encouragement from an adult role model
• To empower at risk youth in our community to make positive life choices
• Guide students to be productive and successful in life

HOW WE DO IT

• Weekly sessions throughout the school year
• Genuine caring mentors
• Administrative support

MENTORING = Trusted guide and friend = Empowered youth

Partnering with county high schools, this program provides trained volunteer mentors to work with 10-15 incoming freshman students identified as ‘at-promise’ and to continue meeting weekly throughout their high school years, encouraging them to stay in school, build self-esteem and develop the life skills they will need to ultimately enrich their lives and strengthen our community. Students participating in the mentoring program may also enroll in the college access program in senior year.