Why Mentor?
Youth With Mentors Are:
Young people who meet regularly with a mentor are 55% more likely to enroll in college than those who don't.
- The Mentoring Effect, MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership
Mentorship helps shape positive identity and life direction.
Many young men—especially those without strong role models—are at higher risk for negative influences, academic disengagement, and social isolation. A committed mentor can provide consistent guidance, encouragement, and accountability, which improves self-esteem, decision-making skills, and long-term success in education, career, and relationships.
- Rhodes, J. E. (2002). Stand by Me: The Risks and Rewards of Mentoring Today’s Youth. Harvard University Press.
76% of mentoring youth report higher self-confidence and stronger relationships with peers and adults. This is especially critical for BIPOC youths who may face systematic barriers and social isolation.
- Youth.gov/MENTORResearchSummaries
