The Youth Villages Job Prep program equips young adults with the skills, confidence and professional guidance they need to successfully enter the workforce and achieve greater independence. Career mentors play an important role by leading workshops, sharing career insights, practicing interview skills and serving as encouraging, consistent role models as participants prepare for employment and adulthood.
Across the country, a quarter of Americans mentor a child in some capacity each year. However, fewer than half of those who mentor do so through a formal program.
For Antwon Boone, becoming a mentor wasn’t part of his plan.
Mentoring has long been a part of Kenitra Stevens’ life. From serving with AmeriCorps in college to guiding teen mothers and working as a teacher, Stevens has consistently supported young people.
For Timothy Richmond, the best thing about being a Youth Villages mentor is learning something new from each young person he takes under his wing.
January is National Mentoring Month, and research has shown there are many benefits for mentees in a mentoring relationship.
As Youth Villages recognizes National Mentoring Month in January, our staff and valued community members volunteer with children and young adults to provide them with extra support through the mentoring program year-round.
Mentoring provides mentors, mentees a lifetime of memories. Youth Villages’ Chris Crye Mentor Program can match those interested in becoming mentors.
Mentors make a powerful difference in the lives of the children served by Youth Villages. The COVID-19 pandemic had a substantial impact on almost every industry and profession
The Mid-South’s best tasting event, the 31st annual Youth Villages Soup Sunday, will take place Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FedExForum…
By Arianna Poindexter | WMCTV5 | January 30, 2020 at 6:29 PM CST - Updated January 30 at 6:43 PM MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - January is National Mentoring Month, a campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring opportunities. One Mid-South woman is stepping up to make a...