Aboriginal Youth Mentoring Program
Aboriginal post-secondary students are screened and selected to be mentors for Aboriginal high school students from grades 9 - 12 in School District #57.
The program runs from September to April each year. The focus of the relationship is on staying in school and creating goals for post-secondary education and career prospects. Throughout the program there will be planned group activities, workshops and personalized one-on-one activities. The mentoring relationship will be a combination of social and educational activities.
Who can be a mentor?
Any post-secondary student attending the College of New Caledonia or the University of Northern British Columbia, who can commit to at least 8 hours per month. This is a paid position. Successful applicants will receive $8/hr for their time.
Applicants must have a criminal record check completed. Training and definition of roles and responsibilities will be provided at the orientation sessions. The Mentoring Coordinator, with the assistance of the mentors and an advisory committee, will match students with mentors.
Who qualifies to receive mentoring?
Any Aboriginal high school student in grades 9 - 12 who can commit to spending at least 8 hours per month with their mentor can apply.
Who is Aboriginal?
Anyone declaring themselves as Native, Metis, or Inuit.
How to Apply?
Contact the Mentoring Coordinator at the Community Education department of the College of New Caledonia. 561-5848 Loc 488 or 561-5873
If you are interested in initiating the program in your community, please click here to order a copy of the Aboriginal Peer Mentoring Project Orientation Curriculum.
This program is sponsored by:
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Aboriginal Education Board of School District No. 57 |
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