Youth Today
All posts tagged "mentoring"
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270OpinionFrom participants to partners: Rethinking the role of alumni in youth programs
Youth program alumni are vital social capital not usually harnessed by youth organizations.
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1.0KNewsPaying it forward: How mentoring organizations are helping students with college admissions
School-based mentorship programs help students navigate financial aid, college admissions and stay on track.
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990OpinionFive shifts that would change everything
A podcast discusses five concrete changes that can be made in any youth development setting.
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272GrantsAlaska community development grants
GRANT FOCUS: Community Development, Affordable Housing, Education, Mentoring, Financial Literacy, Alaska | Amount: Up to $5,000 | Deadline: Apr. 30, 2026
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1.3KFrom the FieldCoaching, not correction: The shift youth-serving systems need to build real leaders
You can’t correct a kid into leadership. Adolescents develop youth leadership through environments that support autonomy, belonging and skill-building.
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1.5KOpinionThey age out — then we hire them. What happens next matters most.
Despite the vital role of young staff, we know little about how these experiences shape their development and which workplace practices help...
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1.2KGrantsOregon student education and career opportunity program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Education, Middle/High School, STEM, Technical Education, Trades, Mentorships, Oregon | Amount: Unspecified | Deadline: Jan. 9, 2026
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2.5KGrantsNational youth mentoring program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Youth Mentoring, At-risk Youth, Youth Wellbeing, Mentoring Access | Amount: Up to $30,000 | Deadline: Oct. 27, 2025
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1.3KGrantsMentoring for youth affected by opioid/substance misuse
GRANT FOCUS: Opioid/Substance Misuse and Abuse, Youth Mentoring, At-risk Youth, Health, Mental Health, Opioid Crisis | Amount: Up to $1,980,000 | Deadline:...
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2.2KFrom the FieldNavigating to next: Making complex pathways clearer with people-powered supports
In a complex economic landscape and postsecondary ecosystem, youth need navigators and postsecondary transition coaches.
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4.6KGrantsMentoring for at-risk youth program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Mentoring/Mentorships, At-risk Youth, Juvenile Justice, Youth Development | Amount: Up to $4,000,000 | Deadline: Oct. 21, 2025
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1.7KOpinionUnexpected mentors: Every new positive connection really does count
How can we look for ways to expand or deepen youth-adult relationships?
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3.1K► Reports
The effects of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Community-Based Mentoring program on crime and delinquency
A report details outcomes of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's Community-Based Mentoring program.
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3.2KFrom the FieldReimagining the “aging-out” mindset: Building networks of care, not just building independence
Foster youth are expected to navigate adulthood as access to services and support disappears.
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2.9KOpinionTrust, time and training: Unlocking the potential of learning ECOsystems
A new tool seeks to improve learning ecosystems by connecting educators to community partners.
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1.1KGrantsRural, at-risk and justice-involved youth mentoring program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Mentoring, Rural Youth, At-risk/Justice-involved Youth, Youth Development | Amount: $308,333 - $358,333 | Deadline: Aug. 5, 2024
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3.6KGrantsNative youth development and cultural preservation grants
GRANT FOCUS: Native Youth, Community Development, Culture, Youth Development | Amount: Up to $60,000 | Deadline: June 5, 2024
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1.2KNewsFlorida’s accomplishments highlighted at National Mentoring Month round table. What will you do in 2024?
Mentoring means dedication of one’s time to motivate, educate, support and inspire another individual.
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2.6KGrantsVehicle restoration/preservation youth education and training program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Youth Development, Career/Job Training, Education, Mentoring | Amount: ~$10,000 | Deadline: Dec. 8, 2023
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939GrantsNew York City disadvantaged women and girls advancement support grants
GRANT FOCUS: Women/Girls, Disadvantaged Youth, Gender Equity, Jobs/Careers, Mentorships, NYC | Amount: Unspecified | Deadline: May 31, 2023 (LOI)
