Mentorship Program (2024/25)
UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS
Our mentorship strategy for students who are already in colleges and universities is geared towards guiding them to networking opportunities, professional development, career development workshops, internship, and sharing lived experiences on an individual mentorship approach.
SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
The secondary school mentorship program runs two separate virtual classes (Classroom A and Classroom B), hosted by two adult mentors (partners) and one buddy as described in the table below. Hosts are responsible for preparing lectures and learning materials for their classes. Hosts invite guest speakers from our group or outside, including international speakers. The lectures are expected to be designed to educate and engage the students in a structured and informative manner. Monthly lecture series on different topics are organized for each class. In addition, students are encouraged to reach out to their mentors or buddies for individual mentorship or consultation.
Lecture Series Dates and Topics
| Date & Time | Classroom A (Grades 9 & 10) | Classroom B (Grades 11 & 12) |
|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2024 at 6pm-7pm | Kickoff Meeting Dr. Gebeyehu, Dr. Bitsuamlak and Ms. Nunu Mequanint | Kickoff Meeting Dr. Mequanint, Dr. Dagnew and Ms. Hanna Asheber |
| Aug 25, 2024 at 6pm-7:30pm | Time management, extracurricular activities & tutoring support Dr. Gebeyehu, Dr. Bitsuamlak and Ms. Nunu Mequanint | Course selection & planning, extracurricular activities, and tutoring support Dr. Mequanint, Dr. Melka and Ms. Hanna Asheber |
| Sep 29, 2024 at 6pm-7:30pm | Goal setting and planning | Time management, College application and study skills |
| Oct 27, 2024 at 6pm-7:30pm | Course Mapping – Road Map | Note-taking methods, College visits and selection |
| Nov 24, 2024 at 6pm-7:30pm | Exploring hobbies and interests /extracurricular activity/goal setting evaluation | Decision making and problem solving, and Test preparation strategies |
| —holiday break— | —holiday break— | |
| Jan 26, 2025 at 6pm-7:30pm | Social and emotional support & building healthy relationship | Final exam preparation tools |
| Feb 23, 2025 | ||
| Mar 30, 2025 | ||
| Apr 27, 2025 | ||
| May 25, 2025 | ||
| Jun 29, 2025 |
Social Events
Mentees and Mentors’ social events complement the structured mentorship relationship by enhancing social connections, learning opportunities, and overall engagement in the mentorship program. We aim to organize one or two in-person social events in a year.