September 2011 - Winning Futures - Mentoring Programs - Empowering youth to succeed through mentoring and strategic planning

Focus: Exploring careers and learning life skills
Students: 10th grade and alternative high school students, C average
Career Mentors: Matched with 3-4 students, coaching and providing students with encouragement
Sessions: Held at partner schools during the school day with students, teachers, career mentors, and staff present – Two or three one-hour sessions each month – 10-15-minute lesson facilitated by staff – Fun hands-on activity, reinforces lesson – Winning Futures workbook page based on lesson
Topics: vision; positive attitude; public speaking; communication skills; study skills; reputation and personal brand; managing emotions; budgeting basics; perseverance; value-based decision-making; goal setting; education and career exploration

New Mentoring Program for Pierce Elementary in Birmingham

September 1, 2011 by Winning Futures

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Birmingham, MI, August 29, 2011 – A new leadership and character education program will empower fourth and fifth graders at Pierce Elementary after school on Wednesday this fall. Winning Futures is partnering with iMatter for Kids to implement this innovative program. Winning Futures implements unique mentoring programs. Each week when … Read More »