Mentor Coach Overview and Eligibility

Fellows Program Description

NYNY helps high potential, low-income, first-generation college students (“Fellows”) select, secure, and succeed in their careers. The Fellows Program is an intensive two-year mentoring and training program where Fellows are matched one-on-one with highly-accomplished professional Mentor Coaches dedicated to their personal and professional growth.

Click here to learn more about the Fellows Program

Click here to meet the 2012 Fellows

Interested in being a Mentor Coach?

• Do you want to mentor high-potential, low-income, first-generation college students in their personal and professional development?
• Are you committed to attending 1-2 Saturday workshops per month for two years following a  structured career development curriculum?
• Are you a college graduate with 3+ years of work experience, willing to share your industry expertise and resources?

Mentor Coach Experience

• Leverage your professional experience, work one-on-one with your Fellow to achieve his or her career ambitions, and serve as a role model and resource for your class of a hundred Mentor Coach/Fellow pairs
• Join a network of highly-accomplished and committed professionals from a variety of industries across the city
• Gain access to exclusive professional development and social events, including happy hours, sports teams, and more

Workshop Experience

• Workshops are held on Saturdays in Manhattan, with workshops in the first year typically running from 10:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M, followed by volunteer-led social events
• During the second program year, there will be fewer and shorter workshops with more industry-and skills-specific events tailored to our Fellows' needs and interests
• Curriculum includes professional development topics such as elevator pitches, mock interviews, networking, and professional etiquette

Click here to meet our Mentor Coaches

Application Process 

March - Application Period
April - Interviews for Finalists
May - Class Selection Announcements
June - Orientation/1st Workshop

For more information, please contact kristine.chin@newyorkneedsyou.org.

If you are not available for this long-term commitment, please click here for one-time or periodic volunteer opportunities.