* According to youthmentor.org, students who meet regularly with their mentors are 52% less likely than their peers to skip a day of school and 37% less likely to skip a class.

•  Youth who meet regularly with their mentors are 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking.

•  Seventy-six percent at-risk young adults who had a mentor aspire to enroll in and graduate from college versus half of at-risk young adults who had no mentor. They are also more likely to be enrolled in college.

•  Mentoring reduces “depression symptoms” and increases “social acceptance, academic attitudes and grades.”

What To Expect From Our Mentorship Program

A 10-week program for students to prepare for their dream careers with support from professionals.

How does it work? 

• AYA uses a small group mentoring model, connecting students with professionals in a related field with similar interests. Online meetings are facilitated to provide support and resources while developing meaningful relationships. In-person meetings are also scheduled to continue the discussions and activities.

Our Curriculum

Week One (Mentee Peer Activity)
Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses

Week Two
Mentor & Mentee Introductions / Get To Know Me

Week Three
Goal Setting

Week Four
Career Planning

Week Five
Creating Your Resume

Week Six
Constructive Feedback
Resume Review

Week Seven
Managing Challenges

Week Eight
Social Impact

Week Nine
Interview Tips
Mock Interviews

Week Ten
Culmination

Mentee Application

We are not currently accepting applications

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Mentor interest FORM

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