Grade 13 Mentoring Program What is it? The Grade 13 Mentoring Program works to ensure college continuation for marginalized students who are statistically less likely to complete their higher education.
How does it work? College-bound students are paired with a supportive adult of their choosing who will serve as a mentor through their first year of college, ensuring a successful transition and increasing the likelihood of the student completing their degree.
Keys to Success The Student Picks Their Mentor The student-led design empowers the young person to guarantee their comfort and trust with their mentor from the start.
Mentors Are Compensated A $2,000 stipend is formalized in the contract. It holds the mentor accountable and signals the value of their time to all involved. Students report that this compensation, and knowing that it is the trusted adult’s job (and not an obligation), makes the mentor more approachable.
A Coordinator Leads the Program A coordinator works with students, teachers, and mentors to ensure a quality match and to support the relationship throughout the first year of college.
“It’s a hard adjustment changing from a place you know. I’ve lived in Randolph my whole life so moving away was a lot. My mentor helped me so much to get to where I felt comfortable. It’s just really great to know that I have someone that’s there for me.” —Annabelle, mentee
RU strives to provide equitable access to post-secondary opportunities for all students.
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