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11 people are interested
Become a Mentor with LINK Unlimited Scholars!
ORGANIZATION: LINK UNLIMITED SCHOLARS
Please visit the new page to apply.
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11 people are interested
Our Scholars’ growth and future success is supported by the unique relationship between LINK Mentors and Scholars. We match civic-minded professionals across a wide range of industries-from education and business to finance and medicine-who all share one goal: to transform the lives of Black students in Chicago.
What does it mean to be a Link Mentor?
Our Mentors commit to guiding a Scholar for his or her entire fellowship. We provide training and resources to equip and support our Mentors in this vital piece of our four-year high school fellowship model.
As a LINK Mentor, you will:
- Be a guide for your Scholar’s high school experience
- Support your Scholar’s development and program participation
- Increase your Scholar’s social equity through professional advice & networking
What do mentors do?
Our Mentors walk with their LINK Scholar along their entire journey through their four-year high school fellowship.
- Nurture your relationship with your Scholar
We recommend reaching out twice a month via phone, email, text, or video call and arranging at least four in-person engagements a year. In addition to the scholar’s parent or guardian, you will become an integral part of their educational ecosystem.
- Show your Scholar support by attending key LINK events
There will be several programmatic events that you might be invited to attend, including Saturday Academy Class Sessions, a College Panel, Career Speaker Series and an End of Year Celebration between September and June. There will also be opportunities to engage in service projects. Finally, you will receive ongoing professional development training and resources on mentoring best practices, equity and anti-racism, and civic engagement.
- Make a personal investment in the LINK mission
Making a financial gift is a mission critical component of the Mentor partnership. There is no gift amount too big or too small. Each year, you will give a tax-deductible donation to support the programming in the fellowship.
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About LINK UNLIMITED SCHOLARS
Location:
2221 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616, US
Mission Statement
The mission of LINK Unlimited Scholars is to connect high potential Black high school students with mentors, resources and foundational skills required for success as they advance into, through and beyond college. Since 1966, we have successfully supported over 2,500 low- to moderate-income students. LINK Scholars are actively equipped with the knowledge, skills, resources and social equity that furthers college completion and career placement in order to increase the economic mobility and stability of Black students in Chicago and create a diverse leadership pipeline for our city.
Description
Our Scholars complete a four-year fellowship that includes academic enrichment, leadership development, career exposure, and college access to move them to, through, and beyond college. LINK offers the necessary backing to help close the opportunity gap and further ensure economic stability for our Scholars.
In addition to the four programmatic elements, our Scholars’ growth and future success is supported by the unique relationship between LINK Mentors and Scholars. We match civic-minded professionals across a wide range of industries-from education and business to finance and medicine-who all share one goal: to transform the lives of high-potential Black students in Chicago. Our Mentors commit to guiding a Scholar for his or her entire fellowship. We provide training and resources to equip and support our Mentors in this vital piece of our four-year high school fellowship model.
We are committed to the growth and development of our Mentors as they support our Scholars, and have ongoing workshops and networking opportunities designed to build their confidence and enhance their cultural competence. Our goals are that mentors are empowered to become advocates, allies and disruptors as they engage in this work, and are able to influence their wider ecosystem as we build a more equitable society.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2221 South State StreetChicago, IL 60616
DATE POSTED
April 9, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Networking
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- Our Mentors walk with their LINK Scholar along their entire journey through their four-year high school fellowship.
- We require Mentors to participate in workshops and development sessions throughout the course of the fellowship.