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2011 Mentor-Coach Application

New York Needs You (NYNY) pairs outstanding first-generation college students with professionals from a variety of industries that serve as their mentors throughout the 2-year Fellowship program. 

NYNY’s intensive Fellowship program includes bi-weekly career workshops where Mentor-Coaches play an important role in shaping the professional development of NYNY Fellows.  Mentor-Coaches are integral to the implementation of the NYNY curriculum in Life Planning, Career Development and Community Leadership amongst the Fellows.

Apply to be a 2011 New York Needs You Mentor-Coach where you will:

• Support, guide and advise Fellows throughout their Fellowship
• Work one-on-one with a Fellow to develop a life plan and provide general career guidance 
• Engage with Fellows during bi-weekly workshops on Saturdays
• Build lasting relationships by corresponding via e-mail/phone throughout the program 
• Facilitate NYNY workshops and other program events 

Application Deadline:  March 18, 2011

Want to Learn More?  Sign-up to join one of the following informational conference calls:

• February 15, 2011 at 7 PM
• March 10, 2011 at 12 PM

“My Fellow has grown leaps and bounds since I started working with her a few months ago. I challenged her to read academic articles every week and write me a summary as well as define words that she doesn't readily recognize. Since beginning the assignment, her writing, reading and speaking skills have improved dramatically. More than anything she's more confident in her abilities and I think she just needed a little push to get her on the right track.”

Erin, NYNY Mentor-Coach

“I spoke to my Mentor-Coach about how I have improved my relationship with her since we met.  She challenged me to reach out to other people I meet and maintain those relationships as well. She gave me a simple structure and it has helped me immensely.”

Elena, NYNY Fellow

We are aiming to increase our number of Mentor-Coaches to 100 for Class 2, so please forward this opportunity to your friends and colleagues that might also be interested in engaging with NYNY.  

For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.newyorkneedsyou.org/help