With less than two weeks remaining until the October 20 tnAchieves mentor application deadline, DeKalb County still needs 14 mentors to meet local student demand. More than 3,500 volunteer mentors are still needed statewide!
Those interested in applying to mentor can visit https://www.tnachieves.org/mentors.
As tnAchieves works to recruit the remaining mentors required to serve the Class of 2024, the organization recognizes the contributions of businesses, stakeholders, community members and mentors who stand with students as members of Team tnAchieves. Team tnAchieves is an important support network that helps to ensure tnAchieves students are supported and tnAchieves programs are making an impact in each of the communities we serve.
“Meeting our mentor recruitment goals across the state would not be possible if not for our committed, dedicated stakeholders,” said tnAchieves Senior Director of Mentors Tyler Ford. “As we make the final push to recruit the remaining 3,500 mentors required, we are grateful to any individual or organization who answers the call to stand with students. Mentoring represents an important tool to connect students not just to post-secondary opportunities, but to professionals and workforce opportunities in their community. Thank you to those who support tnAchieves each year.”
Many TN Promise students will be the first in their families to go to college. These students often need extra support and encouragement as they navigate a confusing college-going process! Mentors provide irreplaceable local support for students who may otherwise be without guidance or encouragement in the college-going process.
“These students are the future leaders of our industries, schools and communities,” said tnAchieves mentor Kelly Lancaster. “We owe it to ourselves and the next generation to equip them for success and guide them to reach their full potential in whatever they choose to do!”
tnAchieves mentors commit just one hour per month to serve students in their community. tnAchieves provides a training, handbook and weekly updates throughout the year. tnAchieves also provides monthly webinars to ensure mentors have ongoing support in their work with students.
Mentors must be 21 years of age and are subject to a background check. A dashboard showing mentor need statewide is available here.
tnAchieves is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been providing scholarships with mentor support since 2008. Any interview requests or questions can be directed to Tyler Ford at tyler@tnAchieves.org or (309) 945-3446.
