Tuesday, September 16th, from 9:30 until 12:30, at ILSP, 2647 International Blvd, Suite 312, Oakland. This training is provided in partnership with Seneca Center & Chabot College FKCE.
To link responsible, caring volunteer adult community members with youth through mentoring programs to offer support, friendship, and the motivation to help the youth get ahead in school and overcome personal and social barriers to success.
activities
One-to-one Mentoring for Youth in Care: Mentors are matched with youth living in group homes. Mentors and students meet a minimum of twice per month. Mentors provide academic guidance, career advice, and emotional support.
One-to-one Mentoring for Emancipated Youth: Mentors are matched with emancipated foster youth participating in a job development program. With their mentors, students set goals, explore career options, share life experiences, and enjoy recreational activities.
description
Students In Business, Inc., sponsor of the Be a Mentor Program, was founded in 1992 to bring schools, local businesses, and government together in order to initiate and coordinate mentoring. The program serves youth throughout Alameda County.
