Joan Mantini Archives - 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

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May 27, 2015May 6, 2015 by Winning Futures

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After graduating from Warren Mott High School in 1999, I proceeded to college where I graduated with my MBA at the young age of 24! For someone who had never thought of college after high school, this was quite the accomplishment. I have to admit, school always came natural to … Read More »