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Know a Child who Could Benefit From a Mentor?
- Oct 28, 2019
Do you know a child who could use a mentor in their life? Could this kid benefit from a positive role model to inspire their confidence and curiosity? If so, tell their parent(s) or guardian about Mercy Home's Friends First Mentoring Program.
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APPLICATION NOW OPEN TO COACH ONE MILLION DEGREES SCHOLARS
- Erin Barrett, Jun 21, 2018
Local, homegrown nonprofit recruiting 650 professionals to mentor community college scholars
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APPLICATION NOW OPEN TO COACH ONE MILLION DEGREES SCHOLARS
- Michaela McGill, One Million Degrees, May 2, 2017
One Million Degrees (OMD)— a Chicago nonprofit organization that empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life—is now accepting applications for its volunteer coaches. OMD Coaches work with scholars in a one-on-one and small group setting to provide professional and personal support throughout the academic year, while helping to broaden scholars’ horizons of career aspirations and possibilities. Coaches are supported with ongoing training by OMD to ensure a positive and productive volunteer experience, and also have opportunities to connect with fellow coaches to expand their own professional networks.
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Chicago Teens from South and West Sides Explore Career Paths and Tour DeVry University
- SommerAnn McCullough, Apr 6, 2017
Local nonprofit Girls in the Game offers free Leadership Institute to teens in Englewood to tour DeVry University, meet career mentors and explore college programs.
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Coach a Scholar at Kennedy-King College
- Michaela McGill, May 31, 2016
The One Million Degrees Volunteer Coach application for the 2016-17 year is now open to professionals from across the Chicago area to make a difference in the lives of One Million Degrees community college scholars. For a glimpse into the One Million Degrees Coaching experience, meet Asiaha “Mrs. Englewood” Butler, an OMD Coach and President and Founder of the Resident Association of Greater Englewood.
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Connecting the Dots
- Valerie F. Leonard, Jul 29, 2015
Dan Bassill, President and CEO of Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, August 3, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nonprofit "U" is an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development, is the host. The show will stream live from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u. The podcast will be archived on BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u, Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU and Stitcher.