City Schools is proud to celebrate National Mentoring Month. Mentorship is more than a program; it is a cornerstone of our community and a direct path toward brighter futures. With a comprehensive mentoring program and dedicated team, City Schools’ goal is to match every student with a caring adult mentor.
What mentoring IS at City Schools: Mentorship is an intentional connection between a student and a caring adult—whether a community volunteer or one of our dedicated staff members. We believe Every Student Deserves a Mentor.
What mentoring does at City Schools:
It sparks passion, builds confidence, and creates belonging. By ensuring students feel seen and supported, mentors drive academic and personal success. Our commitment includes increasing the number of students matched to a mentor and the number of mentoring program options for our schools.
Join us this January as we celebrate the relationships that change lives. Join us in this important work by learning how to become a mentor or a prospective partner.
History of the Month
Launched in 2002 by MENTOR and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, National Mentoring Month was created to amplify and strengthen the support systems available to young people. Today, this movement is backed by national leaders, members of Congress, and icons like Maya Angelou and Colin L. Powell.
The concept for a dedicated month for mentoring grew from the recognition that mentorship can dramatically shape a young person’s trajectory. Early studies showed that youth with consistent, caring mentors were more likely to graduate, pursue higher education, and develop strong social skills. By designating January as National Mentoring Month, organizers seek to raise awareness, celebrate effective mentors, and recruit new volunteers to ensure every young person has access to guidance and encouragement.
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Did you know?
Did you know that students who have a mentor are about 55% more likely to enroll in college than their peers without a mentor, and many mentored youth report better academic performance and stronger engagement with school?
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