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EIN 83-1242219 · Youth Development - Business (O53)
What they do
Graduates of Our Program Have Enrolled In A College or 4 Year University The Age Group Targeted is Critical for Students As They Develop Their Sense of Identity and Start to Prepare for College and Their Future Careers Our Summer Fellowship Program is Meticulously Crafted to Support First-generation Low-income FGLI Students Our Approach Addresses The Network Gap By Pairing Mentors and Students Based On Similar Identities and Backgrounds This Creates A Welcoming Environment for Students to Challenge Themselves and Share Their Stories Mentorships Are Structured Around A Set of Predefined Goals and Skills That Mentors Help Students Develop During Planned Weekly One-on-ones Goals Can Include Understanding Feedback Building Resiliency Networking Interviewing and Project Management Mentors Also Guide Our Students As They Select and Execute A Social Impact Project The Social Impact Project Aims to Empower Fellows to Lead and Solve Problems In Their Own Lives and Communities Most FGLI Students
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About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2018
- Location
- 809 CUESTA DRSUITE B PMB 1027, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-0000
- County
- Santa Clara
- In care of
- Elizabeth Roboz