Having a mentor is beneficial in most every phase of life, but one of the most crucial times in a young person’s life is also when it’s needed the most – the transition from high school to college.
Unfortunately, this is a period of time when positive adult figures are often lacking, and where young people are away from home for the first time, questioning authority, shaping values, and grappling with forming an adult identity.
There’s a lot of pressure facing these newly minted college students and they’re often not equipped with the life skills to handing these changes gracefully. However, with the patient guidance from mentors, this time in life can be exciting and extremely beneficial in building confidence and finding direction.
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WeInspire views mentorship as an essential response to the issues of growing inequities and gaps in the ability to connect in an adult relationship outside of families.
Who you know and the support system you have behind you are two of the major driving factors for healthy personal development and the creation of academic and professional opportunities. WeInspire strives to be a trusted source for youth mentorship.
1. We value the power of shared knowledge and experience
We believe in teaching what we know and accepting the mentee where they currently are in their personal and academic development. We remember what it was like to be young, and we do not take the mentoring relationship lightly. We strive to make a commitment to continually share knowledge and support with our mentees.
2. We value a personal interest in mentorship
We are invested in the lives and success of our mentees and are committed to helping them find a sense of accomplishment and gratification in their personal and academic lives. Our mentors excel in communication and empower our mentees to meet their challenges and develop their strengths.
3. We value ongoing learning and growth
Fostering a culture of learning and personal growth is an effective way to improve both academic performance and a healthy sense of personal satisfaction. Knowledge is power, and the more our children know, the more they can do and contribute to society. When we support ongoing learning and growth, we also show our children that they are worth the investment and we genuinely care about their development.
4. We value motivation and setting a good example
Increasing and valuing motivation is important because it changes behavior, develops competencies, fosters creativity, helps to set goals and make plans, develop talents, and boosts engagement. Combined with the good example the mentors at WeInspire set, we help our children adapt, function productively, and maintain wellbeing in a constantly changing environment.