The Mentorship Program

The Class of 2020 is now accepting Mentee & Mentor applications (July 1 - Aug 15, 2019)
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Mission

The Mentorship Program works to improve career, college, and military service readiness skills for high school seniors transitioning into these settings by supporting their academic achievement, self-esteem, and social competence by providing experience, guidance, and wisdom from role models who demonstrate educational and professional successes.

Program Goals

The Mentorship Program is designed to assist graduating seniors in developing their character and social responsibilities and to assist them in their transition from high school to career, college, and military service.

Mentors play an essential role in this process by providing the following:

Encouragement and support in striving for academic and professional excellence;
Development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for successful completion of academic and professional goals;
Motivation to develop supportive relationships with peers, faculty, and staff personnel;
Positive relationships which promote and enhance Mentee self-confidence;
Development of leadership skills;
Identification of appropriate professional resources
Formulating plans, goals, and strategies for personal and professional goals; and
Networking in today’s society.

Why a Mentorship Program?

Students who receive quality mentoring are more likely to set higher goals and achieve at higher levels, and...

55% more likely to enroll in college,
78% more likely to volunteer regularly,
90% are interested in becoming a mentor,
130% more likely to hold leadership positions.

Why Mentorship is Necessary

Young adults who are mentored are:

55% more likely to pursue post-secondary education
130% more likely to hold leadership positions
earn a median income 73% higher

Many students lack caring and consistent relationships with adults in their lives. They may not have anyone there to show them just how capable and competent they are. Without this type of support, students may struggle and have difficulty living up to their full potential.

Mentoring relationships have been linked to a number of positive benefits in students.
These include improvements in:

Mental Health
Social & Emotional Well-Being
Education & Grades
Improved Relationships with Parents & Peers

These benefits are attained by building relationship over time and making sure that you are getting to know the needs, interests, strengths, and challenges of your students while ensuring that your students are benefitting from your mentoring activities.

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"With great power comes great responsibility."

~Voltiere
From the May 8, 1783, French National Convention:
"Ils dovient envisager qu'une grande resposibilité es la suite inséparable du un grand pouvoir."
Literal translation, "They must consider that great responsibility follows great power."

Our mentors are role models and professional leaders who will further develop the competencies and interpersonal skills of our young people. One of our goals is to build a lasting professional and personal network.

The benefits of quality mentoring are many:

Enhanced Confidence
Individualized Recognition
Encouragement
Advice on Balancing Academic & Professional Responsibilities + Personal Goals
Access to a Support System During Critical Stages in their Academic and Career Development
Exposure to Diverse Perspectives and Experiences

Our mentors benefit as well. While supporting and fostering our young people:

We Learn about the Emerging Talent Pool
We Build Lasting Career Networks
We Enhance our Coaching, Leadership, Management, & Recruiting Skills
We work to guide our emerging professionals on their path to discovering their full potential!

What does a Mentor do?

TMP Mentor Guide

Background Check

Safety

Events & Workshops

Mentee Resources

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Mentorship Benefit tickets ($50/person) can be purchased online:

Districts, Campuses, and Sponsors can Mail ticket fees to:
Make check payable to:
RSEPSF
1401 Montana, Suite I
El Paso, Texas 79902

RSEPSF is a 501(c)3 ~ Donations are tax deductible

TMP Class of 2020 Scholarship Opportunities

College & University Scholarships

Hardship = $2,500
LGBTQ + Ally = $1,500
Civic Engagement = $1,000
Community Service = $500
Fine Arts = $500

Career Track & Military Service

Western Technical College
Military Service Opportunities

Special Programs

Cotton Valley Scholarships
Deputy Peter Herrera Scholarship

Ready to apply?

Mentee application is for the Class of 2020 Graduating Seniors.
Application window: 1 July - 31 Aug 2019

MENTEE APPLICATION

Mentor application window: 1 July - 15 Aug 2019

MENTOR APPLICATION