MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
At Chicago Youth Opportunities Initiative, we believe that everyone needs someone to help guide and lead them, which is why we have a Mentoring Program in addition to our Youth Development program. Our Youth Development and Mentoring Programs work hand-in-hand.
Proper mentorship plays a vital role in the development of youth. The role of the mentor within Chicago Youth Opportunities Initiative is to attend the monthly youth development sessions and to build a strong relationship with their mentee. As an organization, we look to the mentors to be committed to the growth of the students in the program.
“CYOI has a genuine ability to bring young professionals together, from different walks of life, to work cohesively towards benefiting the underprivileged youth of Chicago. My experience as a mentor working under CYOI has been unforgettable and irreplaceable.”
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-Westmore Bowman, Mentor
