Mentor a High School Student
High school youth are matched with college-educated mentors to promote high school graduation, college readiness, college enrollment, and college success. Many high school students represent the first generation of their family to enroll in college.
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mentor2.0 is a proven, technology-enriched mentoring program for high school students. It provides support and guidance, helping high school students graduate and succeed in both college and the workforce. This program combines in-person mentoring with safe, secure online communication and a comprehensive weekly curriculum focused on college/career readiness. Mentors are matched with a high school student, relationships continue throughout high school and through the first year of college.
Mentors and mentees are matched based on similar interests, personalities, college/career aspirations, and experiences. Matches interact weekly online and meet at a partner school monthly either in-person or virtually, while receiving professional guidance from BBBS staff.
Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, have a college degree or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience, and commit to being a mentor for at least one year. Professionals with real life work experience are encouraged to apply.
As a mentor you will:
- Help improve the graduation rates of first generation college students.
- Help catalyze a student’s future success by increasing college enrollment.
- Help prepare a student to succeed after high school.
- Receive ongoing professional support from a dedicated BBBS staff member.
Are you ready to take the next steps in changing a child’s life? Click the 'APPLY HERE' button below! With questions, please contact our Customer Relations Specialist at (414) 831-4563 or via email to outline the next steps including our formal application process.