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Mentor/Volunteer Virtual Training Sessions
Wednesday, Jan. 22 and Monday, Jan. 27
CYC will hold virtual training sessions for those who want to learn more about becoming a mentor this year.
Visit www.cycyouth.org to learn more!
Research shows that students who have a mento have better academic and attendance records, higher promotion rates/lower dropout rates, and increased levels of self-esteem.
As an organization founded on the importance of youth mentoring, Cincinnati Youth Collaborative (CYC) is celebrating National Mentoring Month throughout January with opportunities to join their mission of empowering young people to overcome barriers and excel in education, career and life.
“National Mentoring Month is a time to recognize the incredible impact mentors have on the lives of young people,” says Amy Thompson, CEO, CYC. “At Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, we see firsthand how a mentor’s guidance can empower students to overcome barriers and reach their full potential. Whether through one-to-one mentoring, group mentoring, or corporate partnerships, our programs are designed to meet students where they are and help them succeed in education, career, and life. I encourage everyone to take this opportunity to make a difference—just one hour a week can change a young person’s future.”
In just one hour or less a week, CYC mentors provide encouragement and guidance to students overcoming obstacles to success. CYC offers multiple opportunities for those interested to learn more and become a mentor, including two virtual training sessions this month.
One-to-one mentoring, which matches caring adult mentors with individual students, provides encouragement and guidance to students overcoming obstacles to success. This program offers unique focuses for each stage of a student’s academic career, from on social-emotional support for younger students through support of retention for students in college.
Group mentoring programs offer exceptional flexibility, with a team of mentors sharing the responsibility of meeting with a group of students on a regular basis. Examples include after-school programs like CYC’s Girls Club, Saturday Hoops, and UC Med Mentors.
CYC also has a corporate mentoring program, helping students focus on academic success, work readiness skills, and job site visits with support from a corporate partner.
During National Mentoring Month, visit CYC's social media pages for tips on how to become a mentor and find updates on program. Find out more at CYC’s website, at www.cycyouth.org/service/mentoring.
Launched in 2002 by MENTOR, the leading nonprofit helping to create high-quality relationship-centered practices for young people, National Mentoring Month celebrates the positive role mentors have played in the lives of young people and promotes the role of mentorship in helping to create more equitable schools, communities, and workplaces.