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MENTOR is the unifying national organization in advancing quality youth mentoring relationships and connecting volunteers to opportunities in their local communities. Nike’s partnership with MENTOR is an extraordinary milestone in the movement to help close the mentoring gap for the one in three young people growing up without mentors. Your support and voice will help ensure that young people receive the support they need to succeed in all areas of life.
9 million youth in the United States are at-risk of not graduating high school. Fortunately, research shows that a caring adult, a mentor, can offer the support students need to stay on track, become leaders in their communities, graduate college, and enter the workforce. Unfortunately, 1 in 3 young people in America report that they are growing up without a mentor.
To address this need, Nike is lending their passion and voice to fuel the mentoring movement and ensure all American youth receive the support they need to succeed in all areas of life. If you are able to share your time and experience—how to take a test, prepare for an interview, or plan a future career—consider making a commitment to become a mentor. You can also support the movement by making a donation or championing youth mentoring through advocacy.
However you choose to serve, Nike and MENTOR thank you for your commitment to America’s youth.
Mentoring provides meaningful connections that impact the people involved and influences their lives at home, at work and in their communities. For those who are being mentored, it is linked to improved academic, social and economic prospects. For those who are mentoring, the relationship can build leadership and management skills, expand a mentor’s professional network, and provide an empowering opportunity to give back to the community.
By searching the database, you are sharing your information with MENTOR, its Affiliates, Nike, and any program you choose to contact through the Mentoring Connector. Your email address will not be sold, shared with third parties or used for any purposes other than to keep you updated on news and opportunities related to mentoring.
Watch the videos below to learn more about those who have committed to helping improve the lives of our country’s young people, including professional athletes, Isaiah Thomas, Dexter Fowler, Karl-Anthony Towns, Carmelo Anthony, Al Horford, and Kemba Walker.
