Mentoring Program

StreetWise Partners works with over 700 working professionals each year across New York City and the Washington, D.C. region, who motivate unemployed or underemployed individuals for a period of 13 weeks. We offer a structured course where you and another mentor would work with one mentee to develop their office skills, build confidence and provide networks to help them obtain a satisfying and sustainable job. By signing up to be a mentor you will have the opportunity to:

• Give back to society through changing the life of the one person you mentor

•  Network with other professionals in your field

•  Look forward to your weekly mentorship program

Details:

When: Saturdays from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m.

Where: PricewaterhouseCooper, NY

When: Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Where: MMC, NY

When: Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Credit Suisse, NY

When: Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.

Where: White & Case, DC

When: Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where: Gallup

What: 14 Mentoring Sessions on Life Skills and Computer Training

Who: Motivated low-income individuals interested in learning professional office skills

SWP runs its core job-readiness programs twice a year. In each cycle we typically serve between 10-50 clients and 20 - 100 mentors. The core training sessions, developed with help from volunteer HR professionals, include computer skills instructions (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and periodic skills assessments, as well as goal setting, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, developing an “elevator pitch, informational interviews, workplace etiquette, and public speaking.

One-time opportunities

StreetWise Partners has several one-time volunteer opportunities as well. Please contact us for more details on 646-705-0029.