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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.

Empowering Girls Through Prom, the Pandemic, and Beyond

Princess Chambers works to rebuild girls’ confidence and their pre-pandemic mentoring program.

Building to a Bright Future: Jimmy & Ben's Mentoring Story

Jimmy helps his mentee Ben prepare for a bright future, as the Buffalo natives embrace their similarities and learn from each other.

Anything But Basic: The Top 5 Takeaways from the 2022 Mentoring Matters Conference

Dan Gonzalez and Zoë Auerbach share their highlights from the 2022 Mentoring Matters Conference.

Gaining the Confidence to Accomplish Anything: Juliana & Niya’s Mentoring Story

Juliana and Niya's academic mentoring relationship blossoms into a meaningful friendship.

Part Three: Do’s and Don’ts of Back-to-School this Fall 2021

Part three of tips and resources to help faculty, teachers, and students prepare for this unusual back-to-school season.

Part Two: Do’s and Don’ts of Back-to-School this Fall 2021

Learn how you can prepare to make your students feel supported coming back to in-person learning and how students can feel prepared.

Part One: Do’s and Don’ts of Back-to-School this Fall 2021

Tips and resources to help faculty, teachers, and students prepare for this unusual back-to-school season.