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15 people are interested
Career Mentors for Elementary School Students
ORGANIZATION: The PrOOF Project, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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15 people are interested
Every successful individual can recall one significant individual that changed the course of their life--an individual that exposed them to limitless potentialities and taught them to dream beyond the boundaries of their current circumstance.
The Invictus career mentoring program is the mentoring component of The PrOOF Project, Inc. . This program provides elementary-aged children with the opportunity to develop purpose, hope, and a vision for their future despite their present circumstances. Children are carefully paired with mentors that fit their interests and future goals. Mentors work as school volunteers, attend organized outings, as well as organized work experiences.
Our program offers exposure, guidance, and support to children in low-income communities. Children in our program are given the opportunity to engage in a variety of careers during the early childhood years. Students in Grades 3-5 from Title I schools are paired with professionals in careers that reflect the strengths or interests of the students. With this program, we expect to see an increase in student achievement as students began to focus on their future aspirations; thus instilling hope, pride, and a sense of purpose.
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About The PrOOF Project, Inc.
Location:
2345 PEACHWOOD CIR NE APT 3108, 3108, ATLANTA, GA 30345, US
Mission Statement
The mission of The PrOOF Project is to guide today’s youth through the journey of preparing for tomorrow. Our goal is to uplift communities that have been marginalized and disenfranchised as a result of race or socioeconomic status. We endeavor to offer children, educators, and families the tools needed to experience success.
Description
The PrOOF Project was started in November 2014 as a vehicle to address the unnecessary disparities in Urban Education. Research shows that minority children of lower economic status are subject to limited exposure, less experienced teachers, poor resources, and environments that are not conducive to personal, emotional, or social growth. As a result, a gap in achievement exists across the nation.
Quite simply, our strategy is to 'Recreate the Village.’ In reference to the old adage, "It takes a village to raise a child," we seek to reintroduce a culture of collaboration in urban education. We are calling on the community to work with children and offering classroom educators the skills and support needed to be successful.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Various Elementary SchoolsAtlanta, GA 30315
DATE POSTED
July 28, 2015
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Career Counseling / Coaching
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 23
- Orientation or Training
- TBD
- TBD