Join MentorU: Shape Futures and Support Student Success!

WHAT IS MENTORU?

MentorU provides screened and trained volunteer mentors to high school youth enrolled in an academic enrichment class intended to keep students on track for graduation and success.

Objective

To help high school students develop personal, academic, and career skills.

HOW DOES MENTORU WORK?

Class Sessions: Students attend weekly class sessions led by the MentorU Program Coordinator to learn the week’s curriculum.

Communicate: Mentors respond to weekly messages from students with prompts based on that week's topics.

Monthly Events: Students and mentors meet at the student's high school 7 - 9 times in the academic school year to work through interactive activities.

Staff Support: Each match is supported by a Big Brothers Big Sisters MentorU Program Coordinator, who provides coaching, resources, and guidance throughout the duration of the match.

THE IMPACT

After being matched in the program for several months, youth begin to show improvement in the following:

-76% improved academic performance

-96% improved self-esteem

-88% plan to go to college

-93% avoided alcohol, drugs, and/or physical violence