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Mentor with mentee

Become a Success Advisor

Secondary Success and Beyond is looking for volunteers to mentor our students. Students will be sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school or current college students looking for guidance on their journey to becoming first generation college students, graduates and professionals. Fill out the form below to apply. Interviews will follow. 

Mentor and mentee working together

Responsibilities

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  • Meet with your mentee on a regular basis

  • Set up a regular meeting schedule with your mentee. 

  • Assist them with the following tasks. For example,

    • Choosing school that are a good fit for them to apply to

    • Filling out the applications

    • Applying for scholarships

    • Filling out the FAFSA

    • Writing essays for scholarship applications

    • Resume and cover letter writing

    • Interview skills

    • Professionalism

    • Networking

  • Keep mentors on a schedule and make sure they meet deadlines

  • Encourage and empower

  • Encourage them to be involved in activities outside of class to help build their resume

"A Mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself."
              -Oprah Winfrey

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815-222-4038

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