MDA Mentorship Program: Career Explorations
Description
For youth ages 14-18, this session will explore various career paths such as business, marketing, fashion, technology, engineering and more. Participants will rotate through several mentorships while completing hands-on activities to discover their strengths and interests in various fields.

Professionals from all types of industries are needed to volunteer as mentors for this program. Working with MDA staff, volunteer mentors will help lead group activities, share their experiences in the field, and help participants to discover their own interests and strengths.

Qualifications:

  • At least 22 years of age and established in a field such as business, technology, engineering, fashion, marketing, finance, law, communications, science, etc.

  • Desire to mentor and encourage youth to discover their skills and interests.

  • Ability to meet with MDA Staff for three 45-minute planning sessions between October and early December 2024.

  • Ability to commit to two 90-minute live video sessions each week as well as participate in the discussion boards throughout the 5-week session.

  • Experience working with youth and/or individuals with a physical disability is a plus.


Responsibilities:

  • Identify 1-2 projects relevant to your industry that fit within the scope and time frame of the program.

  • Work with a co-mentor to lead a group of 3-6 youth through one of those projects.

  • Collaborate with MDA staff to encourage participant engagement and accessibility of projects.

  • Mentor participants and potentially provide letters of recommendation (if allowed).

  • Share personal experiences navigating college and career.


The days and times of the weekly meetings will be determined based on the availability of our volunteer mentors but will most likely be weekday evenings.

It is encouraged that you complete the application in one setting. Once your application is received, MDA Staff will contact you to set-up a brief phone call.
Dates:
2/19/2025 - 3/19/2025
Ages:
Ages 22 - 99
Cost:
$0.00
Availability & Application Deadline:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 12/19/2024.