Scott Hiipakka 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

We are Honored!

December 16, 2013 by Winning Futures

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Crain’s Best Managed Nonprofit contest focused on good management practices of nonprofits with budgets of $3 million or less. It was Winning Futures’ mentoring program outcomes, entrepreneurial model, strategic growth process, fiscal responsibility, and innovative approach to fund development that helped secure the title. This award acknowledges that Winning Futures … Read More »