Discovering the Possibilities: “C”ing Your Future

Description of Resource:

This 12-module curriculum and activity guide is designed to assist mentors in working with middle school youth to explore postsecondary education. The mentor-mentee activities (with detailed steps, tips for communication, and lists of websites and other activity supports) cover three main topics: thinking about potential careers, exploring college options, and building character that will help foster success. The modules can be done sequentially or mixed and matched to meet program needs. The guide also includes worksheets and other planning tools that mentors and youth can use to work toward college or career goals.

Goals:

Support middle school age mentees by developing career and academic interests and goals.

Target Population/Eligibility of Target Sites:

Intended for use with middle school age youth.

Corresponding Elements of Effective Practice:

Training
Monitoring and Support

Key Personnel:

None.

Additional Information:

None.

Resource Name:

Discovering the Possibilities: “C”ing Your Future

Publisher/Source:

Mentoring Partnership of Long Island

Author:

Cindy Sturtevant Borden

Date of Publication:

2012

Resource Type:

Mentor Guides and Handouts

Evaluation Methodology:

Resource has not been evaluated for effectiveness

Evaluation Outcomes:

Resource has not been evaluated for effectiveness

Evaluation Validity:

Resource has not been evaluated for effectiveness

Accessing and Using this Resource:

This resource is available for free download from the Mentoring Partnership of Long Island at: https://www.mentornewyork.org/discovering-the-possibilities

References:

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