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midlands mentoring partnership
mentoring AWARENESS
why mentor? Why Mentoring? Mentoring is a resultsoriented strategy that improves the lives of young people. Midlands Mentoring Partnership (MMP) is dedicated to increasing the number Mentoring is important because when a child andadult quality matchescares in the Omaha knows that an in mentoring their life really and wants the best for them, they on strive to be community with a focus the long-term the best theyprocess can be.ofStudies collectiveshow socialthat change to improve children who are mentored have better grades, at-riskpotential youth. to stay in schoolopportunities and have afor higher go on to college. ~ ESTHER G. MEJIA, E CREATIVE We can't really make families stay together. We can't legislate that every child has a father…but we can provide a mentor. And the data is very powerful in that regard in terms of kids that just do so much better academically and in so many other ways. ~ DR. TOM OSBORNE, TEAMMATES It's one of the most rewarding things I've ever done in my life, and I mentor children myself. It really touches your heart when you start seeing them really wanting to get advice, counsel and also cry to you about things that aren’t going right for them. I think everybody should be a mentor. ~ MICHAEL YANNEY, PHILANTHROPIST It’s important for kids to have mentors they can look up to as role models for what they can aspire to in life. This includes seeing someone who looks like them achieve success. After all, you can’t be what you can’t see. ~ MICHELLE ZYCH, WOMEN’S FUND OF OMAHA Mentoring is an investment in the future. It fosters relationships, builds self-esteem and identifies talents. Mentoring partnerships also keep employees and students engaged in their development, with an eye on improving the future. An emphasis on mentoring benefits OPPD and the communities we serve. ~ TIM BURKE, OPPD If we can help these kids grow up to be productive and responsible citizens, our community will be a better place. Thousands of kids are still waiting for a mentor, though. We still have a lot of work to do. ~ BRUCE GREWCOCK, KIEWIT
Why Do Businesses Invest In Mentoring? Company Benefits Development of a larger, more highly skilled future workforce Enhanced public relations and corporate social responsibility Strengthened employee base and recruiting edge Alignment between company’s values and resource allocation
Why Do Businesses Invest In Mentoring? (cont’d.) economic Benefit of Mentoring (cont’d.) More than $84,000 is spent per year for one youth staying in prison. Mentoring research shows that a mentee can be matched (including mentor recruitment , training, background checks, monitoring, etc.) for $1,500—and mentors are proven to help prevent a youth from repeating behaviors that land them in a correctional center.
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employee Benefits Improved job satisfaction & loyalty, stronger company impact on employees’ connection to the community National studies have found that employees who mentor return to work happier and feel more productive, are more loyal and have increased pride in their company Employees accept more challenges at work and at home Employees learn leadership skills through being a mentor
Be a Changemaker! top 10 ways you can make a difference! Mentor a child: Make a difference in a child's life, as well as your own. Mentoring offers benefits like improving self-esteem, keeping kids in school, and preventing risky behaviors.
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• attend the annual
Mentor Summit: On Wednesday, March 19th at CenturyLink—or just attend the awards luncheon that day!
• thank a Mentor and send a Thank You note Community Benefit Strengthened academic and life achievement of local youth Increased support available to the local schools and youth-serving organizations
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economic Benefit of Mentoring A recent study shows that for every dollar spent on mentoring, the social return on investment is $18. The study shows that the mentees will earn on average $315,000 more than those in a control group over their lifetime. Mentees were “also significantly more likely to give generously to charitable causes and volunteer their time to community work. They also achieved more positive life outcomes in the categories of life skills and personal well-being.” Focusing on the tax dollars alone that are spent on incarcerating youth—More than $65,000 is spent each year to support one youth staying in the Douglas County Youth Detention Center. .
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to someone that has mentored you and made a difference in your life!
• Sponsor programs: Whether you donate as an individual or your company supports mentoring, your donations will make a difference!
• “like” MMP on facebook and help
promote our activities with your friends.
• follow“MentorOmaha” or “MentorNebraska” on Twitter.
• attend a Mentor orientation on
March 27th at 5:15 or April 3rd at Noon, at the MMP Office.
• volunteer at the Mentor Summit with
registration, lunch seating, selling books, setup, etc.
• take the survey:“Find the right program for you” at mmpomaha.org/mentoringprograms/find-your-program.
• visit www.mmpomaha.org to learn more!
metroMAGAZINE • JAN 2014