Finding and maintaining a mentor can be nerve-wracking. In this clip, Janet Phan, founder of Thriving Elements, gives tools to navigate developing mentor-mentee connections. ow.ly/hRWn50NEBTY

I often say to be a mentor, the following must be in your heart: acceptance, be unbiased, respect, be willing to have uncomfortable conversations, empathy, listening skills, and kindness. -Sherman Reid, iMentor mentor, Bloomberg

Make an impact on young people in your community. Become a mentor and champion a student toward their highest college and career aspirations! Learn more about volunteering with our program at imentor.org/volunteer. #youthmentoring

When Reyana first heard about iMentor, she was a first-generation high school student who dreamed about a career in dental health. However, she never anticipated how much of an impact her mentor would have on her. Read more about Reyana's journey: ow.ly/SVU250OAUqq

Seniors at Union Square Academy for Health Sciences were all smiles while celebrating with their mentors before graduation.

Thanks to our recruitment partner and @Amazon mentor ambassador @Garrett Martinez, #iMentorNYC brought 15 students from BASE to Amazon to spend the afternoon learning about their businesses.

Maeva Yaro, a graduating senior Union Square Academy for Health Sciences, plans to attend Mercy College to study nursing, Sarah her mentor supported with editing and revising her college essay below. Read Maeve’s story #GradSzn2023 ow.ly/GsxY50OMvgl

Mindy Kaling has mentioned one notable mentor in her life, Greg Daniels, the showrunner of the American version of 'The Office.'" Daniels supported Kaling while on the show, helping her develop her writing and performer skills.

Kahron, a graduating senior at ACCE in Baltimore, has always been interested in understanding how things work. He was matched with Brett. Through their shared bond, Brett and Kahron created a partnership that has benefited both. Read their story: ow.ly/ipjW50OQ47Y

Thank you to RBC Capital Markets for making us part of this year’s #RBCCharityDayForTheKids benefiting youth-focused charities and thousands of children around the world! Learn more: rbccm.com/charitydayfort…

This year 1,192 iMentor high school students are graduating, many of whom will be the first in their families to attend college. The iMentor program offers critical support over the summer. Support our Graduation Fund today. ow.ly/Q8ZW50OQ4NQ

Madalyn Canada, a graduating senior from Academy for College and Career Exploration in Baltimore, plans to attend American University to study Journalism. Read Madalyn’s story: ow.ly/rfi250OQ41q

"Audrey and Allyson see their relationship continuing to develop and progress throughout college. Allyson knows she will always be there for Audrey, serving as a reliable resource whenever she needs support." Read Audrey and Allyson's story: bit.ly/3POFsuZ

“Through those insights, we were able to solve problems like some of the critical challenges we faced in recruitment.” Krista Njapa of iMentor — a Management Assistance recipient whose investment was supported by Robin Hood. 👀 Read more robinhood.org/robin-hood-ime… #FightPoverty

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Learn about the impact of male mentorship, how these relationships transform futures, and how iMentor plays a key role in fostering these connections. After a lively discussion, you will find out how to become a mentor with iMentor. This webinar is co-produced with The New Bronx Chamber of Commerce.

As recruitment season ends, we're thrilled to be close to matching every student with a mentor. We're not quite there, so please reach out to ONE NYC person and encourage attending a virtual orientation to learn about iMentor and making a difference for a young scholar.

We are excited to share that iMentor NYC has added two new members to its Regional Advisory Board: Beth Hoerle (Chief Human Resources Officer, MUFG) and Yohan Kim (CEO, RFA)! We are thrilled to welcome them to our community and have them champion iMentor’s mission.

Please join us in celebrating our incredible teammate celebrating a milestone iMentorversary this month!!