Donate today to help provide local high school students with a business mentor to assist them in planning for the future and overcoming obstacles. In the above video our students will share with you HOW their mentors impacted their life! Since 1994, we have empowered youth to succeed through mentoring and … Read More »
This week in our Winning Futures classrooms, our mentors and mentees are exploring the benefits of having a positive attitude. Here at Winning Futures, we believe a positive attitude is the foundation to an individual’s success and we kicked-off our first workbook session talking about how our minds shape our … Read More »
Scott Rice, Board Chair and Kristina Marshall, President and CEO of Winning Futures, presented Theresa Hilborn of General Motors and Frank Orsini of Lear Corporation, with the Winning Futures’ Board Member of the Quarter Awards for their dedication and contribution to local youth at the Winning Futures Board of Directors meeting … Read More »
This summer, Winning Futures will be providing individuals and businesses the opportunity to get involved in the community through its one-time and short-term mentoring opportunities in Detroit and Warren. Sign-up today! Volunteers are needed to work with 5th – 9th grade boys and girls in a structured classroom settings. “Short-Term … Read More »
Recognizing others, inspiring them to excellence in school, career, or in life doesn’t take a lot of extra time; it takes compassion, perspective, and vision. Scott Barh, Winning Futures Mentor at Pontiac Academy For Excellence is a perfect example. When asked about his mentoring experience Scott of Chrysler said; … Read More »
General Motors recognizes that giving employees an opportunity to mentor through their job provides many valuable benefits. Benefits to the Employee • Improves performance • Increases job satisfaction, attitude and morale • Encourages teamwork • Promotes leadership and skill development Benefits to the Corporation • Builds brand awareness and affinity … Read More »
We are excited about building many positive relationships this year through mentoring. Winning Futures students will benefit greatly from working with a diverse group of mentors representing a wide variety of occupations, ages and ethnicities. Volunteers throughout metro Detroit are demonstrating their compassion for youth by taking one hour a … Read More »
Every parent and teacher wants their kids to be successful. By working with them to help them identify their goals and desires, you can help them increase their odds of pursuing and achieving their dreams. The first step is to set specific goals and write them down. Dreams can help … Read More »
*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** WHAT: Free breakfast in Wayne County to introduce community members to Winning Futures and recruit new mentors for upcoming programs. WHO: Winning Futures, a school-based mentoring program. WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 – 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.: Detroit Golf Club, 17911 Hamilton Rd., Detroit, … Read More »
TODAY’S SUBJECT: Detroit-based Powerlink Facilities Management, a provider of building management services, including housekeeping, groundskeeping and general facilities maintenance for business customers, provided support of Winning Futures and the Gregory Kelser Detroit Basketball Camp. THE CAUSE: Winning Futures, a nonprofit organization based in Warren, provides goal setting, mentoring and scholarship … Read More »