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73 people are interested
College Success Mentor
ORGANIZATION: Steps to Success
Please visit the new page to apply.
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73 people are interested
In the academic year 2019-2020, Steps to Success will be starting a second cohort of our College Mentoring program, this year, by matching high school seniors with external professionals. We have 10 more high school seniors and college students who are currently looking for a mentor!
We are currently looking for professionals with a connection to Brookline, and all professional backgrounds are welcome! Mentors can serve many roles for students, including providing emotional support, friendship, and advocacy, as well as providing coaching, advising, and planning and goal-setting support towards post-secondary planning.
Mentors will receive an initial training and orientation about our students and program expectations, along with ongoing support from the Steps to Success staff to address any challenges they are experiencing.
Below is a preliminary list of expectations and deliverables for the mentor matches below,
as an initial guide for participants.
Expectations for Students and Professional Mentors:
1. Meet at least four times per semester (or one time per month)
- Ideally in person, but can be via phone, FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, etc.
- Passion List
- Areas of Strength and Areas of Improvement
- Goals
- What do you want in 2 years, 5 years, 10 years
- SMART goals for the year
experiences
5. Student keeps running list of questions for professional mentor, which can be asked
through email, text, phone, or during a meeting
6. Student receives support on topics ranging from the college application process, including how to evaluate a school, consider potential majors, to advising on course schedules, and finding an internship.
Please contact me if you are interested. Thank you!
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About Steps to Success
Location:
P.O. Box 470421, Brookline, MA 02447, US
Mission Statement
At Steps to Success, Inc., we promote equity for students from low-income families in Brookline by expanding their horizons, building upon their skills, and supporting their educational journey in order to maximize their life choices.
Description
Steps to Success (STS) Inc. is a non-profit organization in Brookline, MA, founded as a public-private partnership to address the unequal academic outcomes of students living in Brookline's Public Housing. In collaboration with The Brookline Housing Authority (BHA) and the Brookline Public Schools, STS provides individualized academic support and comprehensive services to students living in Brookline's public housing. Starting in grade 4, STS works with BHA's students and families so that low-income students not only graduate but thrive academically in high school, matriculate in college, and obtain their college degree. We have a proven track record in narrowing the academic achievement gap between low-income students and their higher-income counterparts in Brookline. Each year, STS serves approximately 300 young people in Grades 4-12 and, through our College Success Initiative (CSI), serves an additional 80+ students in college or other post-secondary programs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
24 Webster PlaceBrookline Village, MA 02445
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2019
SKILLS
- Networking
- Child Advocacy
- People Skills
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Relationship Building
- Mentoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training