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Lessons in Youth Leadership
Connections Mentoring lets young people take the lead with the development of their first youth council.
Jan 3, 20244 min read

Part Three: Planning for Youth Board Success and Sustainability
In part three of our series, we look to the future and uncover the innovative ideas iCouldBe's mentees are bringing to the table.
Nov 22, 20233 min read

Part Two: iCouldBe's Tips for Creating a Mentee-Driven Youth Board
Kate Schrauth, Executive Director of iCouldBe, shares valuable insights on establishing a Youth Advisory Board.
Nov 15, 20233 min read

Part One: The "Why" Behind iCouldBe's Youth Advisory Board
Explore how iCouldBe is empowering mentees at every stage of the mentoring process, from program creation to curriculum.
Nov 8, 20232 min read

Back the YAC: Creating a Youth Advisory Council at Solar One
Solar One's amazing summer interns teamed up with MENTOR NY to create the green education center’s first youth-led council.
Oct 12, 20223 min read

Training Takeaways: Critical Mentoring and Community Dialogue
Dive into the theory of critical mentoring and how it places youth at the center of the mentoring process.
Sep 29, 20225 min read

Training Takeaways: Creating Safe and Resilient Spaces in the Wake of Trauma
In this Training Takeaways, we explore mentoring practices to create safe and resilient spaces for young people as they navigate trauma.
Aug 17, 20224 min read

Finding Family: Michael & Ruben's Mentoring Story
Michael — a workplace supervisor turned mentor — earns the trust of his mentee, Ruben.
May 24, 20222 min read

Anything But Basic: The Top 5 Takeaways from the 2022 Mentoring Matters Conference
Dan Gonzalez and Zoë Auerbach share their highlights from the 2022 Mentoring Matters Conference.
Apr 27, 20225 min read

Gaining the Confidence to Accomplish Anything: Juliana & Niya’s Mentoring Story
Juliana and Niya's academic mentoring relationship blossoms into a meaningful friendship.
Feb 9, 20222 min read

When The Mentee Becomes A Mentor: Kavell & Imran’s Mentoring Story
Through mentoring, Imran gained a friend and supporter. Like his mentor Kavell, Imran aspires to become a mentor himself in the future.
Jan 12, 20222 min read

Growing Together: Jim & Brandon’s Mentoring Story
When the pandemic hit, Brandon and Jim had only been matched for six months, but they still sustained and grew their relationship!
Nov 23, 20212 min read

An Oasis in the Pandemic: Robin & Anaya’s Mentoring Story
Driven by the desire to branch out and meet new people in different professions, Anaya joined Her Honor Mentoring Program and met Robin.
Nov 17, 20212 min read

MENTOR New York Hosts the Virtual 2021 Mentor of the Year Awards
On September 23, 2021, MENTOR New York hosted its second annual virtual 2021 Mentor of the Year Awards presented by JP Morgan Chase.
Sep 24, 20214 min read

Best Practices to Elevate Youth Voices
Continue celebrating youth voices with MENTOR New York by exploring these best practices to elevate youth voices. On Thursday, April...
Apr 26, 20214 min read
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