| Our mission | America Needs You fights for economic mobility for ambitious, first-generation college students. We do this by providing transformative mentorship and intensive career development. |
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America Needs You (ANY)
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Become a Mentor CoachWork alongside a first-generation college student for two years as they explore careers and receive professional development training. As a Mentor Coach, you will: attend monthly, half day Saturday workshops and regular check-ins with your Fellow; cultivate their strengths; help them secure internships and overcome obstacles; build your own leadership skills; grow your network; and find mentorship and community amongst hundreds of other Mentor Coaches. We are looking for college graduates with 2+ years of work experience post graduation that are willing to share their industry expertise and network. Volunteers must care about advancing racial equity and supporting economic mobility for first-generation college students and support our mission.Saturday WorkshopJoin us during a Saturday virtual workshop from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM (in your respective time zone). You’ll provide valuable insight into your industry by sharing your knowledge and unique experience as a professional, helping first-generation college students explore career paths and hone their skills.Mock InterviewsHelp Fellows practice their interviewing skills and provide targeted feedback they can use for future opportunities.Career RoundtableCareer Roundtables are opportunities to engage in national professional development discussions with a small group of Fellows. |
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| How you help | America Needs You (ANY) engages young professionals as mentors for first-generation college students. |
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| About us | Today, only 21% of low-income, first-generation college students complete four-year college degrees. College isn’t enough. 50% of hiring managers reported that even after finishing a four-year degree, recent college graduates are not “job ready”. Since 2009, ANY has been improving college completion and employment rates for first-generation college students. The agency was founded on the belief that socio-economic status should not be a barrier to college persistence and career success. While there are a multitude of college access programs for high school seniors and job assistance programs for low-wage earners, there are few programs that ensure first-generation students stay in school and build the skills necessary to prepare for long-term careers. |
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