Mentoring the next generation is a noble and impactful endeavor, requiring a blend of wisdom, patience, and adaptability. The influence that mentors have on young people can shape their futures and instill values that last a lifetime. However, effective mentoring is not a one-size-fits-all approach; it demands a nuanced...
On Nov 1, 2023, we had the opportunity to attend the National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) Summit held at the US Department of Education in Washington, DC. The summit was a celebration of the progress achieved by NPSS, initiated following President Biden’s call to action in July 2022...
The 2024 National Mentoring Summit is taking place Jan 24 – 26, 2024 in Washington DC and our MENTOR Independence Team will be there contributing to the discussion with three dynamic presentations! First, our team member Adelaide Moschler will be presenting “Building Youth Power in Mentoring Programs” which explores...
Back to School season is upon us again! The relaxing days of summer are behind us (although the heat is not!) and students are filled with complex emotions as they re-acclimate to these first weeks back at school. While some students are starting new academic journeys and others are...
Join MENTOR Independence Region for a free virtual training Social Identity, Power, & Empowerment: Empowering Youth Using Mentoring Strategies on Aug 29 12pm-1:30pm Eastern! Mentors are uniquely positioned to help young people develop positive identities, a sense of belonging, and connectedness to their communities when we understand our power...
On June 22, 2023, MENTOR Independence Region convened a Networking and Dialogue session that focused on the important topic of “Striking a Balance: Youth Voice and Program Efficacy.” The event aimed to explore the significance of what youth voice really is – the expressions of all youth at any...
We had such an exciting response to our post about Youth Focus Groups that we scheduled a session that is open for anyone aged 16-24 and from Philadelphia can register to attend! Register below to join us on July 26 from 4-5:15 to share your opinions how youth-adult relationships....
During June, MENTOR IR celebrates Pride Month and shines a light on the ways the mentoring movement, by driving equity and promoting inclusivity, can offer LGBTQ+ youth a safe space where they can be their true selves and have their voices heard. Join us in elevating programs and resources...
When we build programs to serve and empower young people, we aim to put them at the center of our programming. Youth centricity and youth voices are critical to ways that we that work with young people. It means honoring and centering a youth’s strengths, needs, passions, and goals...
In April 2023, we convened our Youth Advisory Group to inform our new State of Relationships According to Youth Report Project. We were excited and humbled to welcome Eli Tilema, Tymajah Maxwell, Zachary Lee, Brian Herder, and Raheen Bridges to talk with us about their opinions and experiences with...
