Overview

Mentor2Youth offers programs catered towards teens where they are afforded opportunities to make a real difference in their communities (school and neighborhood). These programs provide a conduit for youth to have a voice amongst community leadership, engage in self-led civic activities, community service projects and learn about business entrepreneurship through participation in our “Making of an Entrepreneur

Core Objectives

-          Students participate in a 2-3 community service projects

-          Student participate in Youth Council activities

-          Students participate in U-M Adventures Leadership Course

-          Students complete “Making of an Entrepreneur” Course

-          Students participate and lead a Project Citizen

Outcomes

-          Students improve leadership skills

-          Youth understand how to advocate for themselves

-          Youth learn project management skills

-          Youth understand importance of community service

-          Youth develop a business idea

Measurement Tools

Pre and Post surveys will be utilized in addition to assessment to ascertain level of knowledge retained by students. 

Programs Offered

Project Citizen

TABi (Youth Council)

Adventure Leadership Course (U-M)

Making of an Entrepreneur (Junior Achievement)