Across our community, hundreds of companies have committed to helping young people grow! Won't you join them?
Benefits of a Corporate Mentoring Program: Mentor training and involvement will foster positive attitudes and abilities in your staff:
Productivity
Team-building
Company loyalty
Diversity skills
Morale*
- Source: Points of Light Foundation & Hands On Network
The benefits of mentoring for kids:
Improved school attendance
Increased confidence and ability to relate to others
Enhanced lifeskills—decision-making, goal-setting, positive behavior and more
Diminished likelihood of alcohol or drug use, truancy or violence
Improved grades
Broadened goals
The Mentoring Center will help you create these benefits from a mentoring program. The services we offer include:
Program Design We'll help you create a program that fits your needs and goals and your employees' interests and availability. Learn More...
Recruitment We'll provide ideas for your company's staff to serve as mentors or tutors—and ways to encourage them to participate! Learn More...
Background Checks Background checks may be needed to help assure child safety and offset risks to your company. Learn More...
Training Our experienced trainers provide interactive training to help develop successful mentors, as well as enhance worksite performance. Learn More...
Placement We'll link you to a school or partner agency eager for your help.
On-Going Guidance Mentoring programs need structure as well as on-going feedback to succeed. We can provide further training or problem-solving as needed.Learn More...
Recognition We spotlight mentoring year-round, showcasing corporate involvement through media coverage, newsletters, our website, and at our well-attended annual Statehouse Mentoring Celebration.
Fees Corporate services are fee-based. Please contact Marilyn Pritchett at 614.839.2447 or mpritchett@mentoringcenterco.orgfor more information.
Surveyed company leaders cite having a mentor as one of the top three reasons for their success.
- Source: Points of Light Foundation
“In addition to building morale, volunteer work helps employees sharpen skills such as public speaking, organization, time management and leadership, which help them in their jobs.”
