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NYC Public Schools to Be Honored with Mentoring Award for Their Success Mentors and Attendance Improvement Programs

Announcing NYC Public Schools’ (NYCPS) Success Mentors & Attendance Improvement is the winner of the 2024 Mentoring Excellence Award.

Elevating Youth Mentorship: The Continuous Learning Approach

Ongoing mentoring training equips adults with the skills to guide young people with empathy and insight.

Lessons in Youth Leadership

Connections Mentoring lets young people take the lead with the development of their first youth council.

Part Three: Planning for Youth Board Success and Sustainability

In part three of our series, we look to the future and uncover the innovative ideas iCouldBe's mentees are bringing to the table.

Part Two: iCouldBe's Tips for Creating a Mentee-Driven Youth Board

Kate Schrauth, Executive Director of iCouldBe, shares valuable insights on establishing a Youth Advisory Board.

Part One: The "Why" Behind iCouldBe's Youth Advisory Board

Explore how iCouldBe is empowering mentees at every stage of the mentoring process, from program creation to curriculum.

Building a Global Mentoring Community: The Story of International Jumuiya

An emerging nonprofit in Buffalo works to ensure young minds have the support to thrive this school year and beyond.

From Campus to Career: Powering Opportunities for Young People

Explore the impact of the pandemic on college internships and students' access to professional opportunities.

Back the YAC: Creating a Youth Advisory Council at Solar One

Solar One's amazing summer interns teamed up with MENTOR NY to create the green education center’s first youth-led council.

The Return of Mentoring: Prioritizing Relationships in this Long Island Middle School

A social worker at Dodd Middle School, Cindy Perez, partners with MENTOR New York for consultation to rebuilt Dodd's mentoring program.

Journey to the Board: How Morgan Slade Paved the Way From a Young Board to the Board of Directors

From a peer leader in her Princeton, NJ community to a leader now on MENTOR New York’s Board of Directors, Morgan Slade, is making her mark.

Building Intergenerational Relationships

What happens when aging adults and young people come together to share their stories?

Bridging the Divide: Strategic Partnerships That Connect the Community

When Michelle Jervis noticed of the lack of financial literacy education available for the young women engaged in her community nonprofit...