Become a Mentor
Our Mentor Program requires a minimal commitment and is designed to work around the busy schedules of working professionals.
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Be the change you want to see in the world!
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Invest in the future of your community
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Make a difference in the life of a young person
The Student Experience
The Mentor Experience
Students involved in the GBIT Mentor Program develop an awareness of business and career opportunities. Through their relationships with mentors, students build self-esteem and social/professional behaviors. Each participant develops more enthusiasm for school, improved academic performance, and enhanced communication skills. Our Mentor Program also helps students see the connection between post secondary education and training and the "real world".
Mentors make a difference in the lives of young people. The one-to-one professional relationship with a student provides personal benefits such as:
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Understanding today's youth
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Helping students identify priorities
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Sharing rewards, challenges, and frustrations
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Feeling of fulfillment with commitment as a volunteer in the community
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Serving as a positive professional role model
Career Opportunities
"The GBIT Mentor Program opened up so many doors for me. My mentor really made me see all of the oppoortunities that are out there."
-Ronnie (GBIT Grad)
Personal Satisfaction
"Being a mentor really gave me an appreciation for today's youth. It gave me a renewed enthusiasm for my own career as I gained a greater understanding of the education system."
-Lucy Gallardo
(Mentor)
Relationships
"The relationships I built in the GBIT Mentor Program were priceless. I still keep in touch with my mentor to this day!".
-Carlos (GBIT Grad)
