Milwaukee Mentors provides information on the programs so that an individual can choose which one meets your interests and schedule. There is no question that mentoring works. Volunteers are paired with a student from the City of Milwaukee who would otherwise not have the mentoring support or financial means to attend college. A mentor aids the student through academic guidance, shared community activities, exposure to the working world and accessing community resources. Unfortunately, many low-income students cannot afford college.
Sponsors help provide a financial foundation for a student's college dream.
Businesses may sponsor and mentor. A professional or trade group may sponsor one student or a number of students. Big Brothers, Big Sisters is another mentoring organization that serves the Milwaukee area. Michelle Sweeney, Director of PR and Marketing, stressed the need for male volunteers. Currently, mentoring is especially popular with college students and young professionals.