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16 THINGS
PROGRAMS
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SOCIAL MEDIA
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GETTING INVOLVED
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RESOURCES
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Mentoring Programs
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Mentoring Defined:
Mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship that brings young people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the competence and character of the mentee.
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Types of Mentoring:
> Traditional Mentoring: One adult to one young person.
> Group Mentoring: One adult to up to four young people.
> Team Mentoring: Several adults working with small groups
.... where the adult to-youth ratio is not greater than 1 to 4.
> Peer Mentoring: Caring youth mentoring other youth.
> E-Mentoring: Mentoring via e-mail and the Internet.
16 Things' Three Mentoring Models:
I. Character, Social and Leadership Development: This model focuses primarily on building a relationship between a young person and a caring peer or adult who can serve as a role model and life coach. The mentor and the mentee decide the types of activities they will do together within the programs of “16 Things Kids Can Do” and do them.
II. School-To-Career: This model is geared more to help young people explore a career direction, and can be tailored for middle school, high school and college level students.
Depending on the level of the mentee, the mentoring program can fall into the following areas:
Job/Life Skills. Mentors help youth develop the skills they need to get and keep a job by being successful in the workplace. Youth learn skills, such as how to prepare a resumé, manage time and resolve workplace conflicts. Can also be done through Group Workshops, and coupled with an additional mentoring program.
Career Exploration. To learn more about a particular occupation, a young person follows one or more adult employees on the job over the long term. Career exploration is more in-depth than job shadowing.
Internships. Mentors provide information related to postsecondary education, including internship opportunities as they relate to “16 Things Kids Can Do” programs.
III. Academic Success: Mentoring under this program actively works to exert a positive influence on a child's academic success through better organization, better study habits, greater proficiency in reading and other subjects. Depending on the mentor/school, mentor may help with class work on a regular basis, either in the classroom or at the workplace. Excellent opportunity for Peer-to-Peer mentoring and working through Better Communication and Literacy Workshops.
Locations of Mentoring: Again, as with our Better Communication & Literacy Workshops, mentoring can take place in a wide variety of settings - with the main exception - the home.
• Workplace
• School
• Faith-based organization
• Juvenile corrections facility
• Community setting like a library
• On-Line virtual community
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THE NEXT STEP:
To arrange a telephone or in-person appointment
Submit the following information:
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