Mentoring Benefits

When their eyes beam with the brightness of “anything’s possible!” the benefits of mentoring are obvious. Kids take that confidence and soar to become the leaders of the next generation. Mentors find more satisfaction in their lives as they realize that the simple act of being with a child makes dreams spring to life. And just in case you need some statistics from studies to back up those glowing words…

What Kids Get From Mentoring

  • 78% go to college; higher than all non-mentored kids
  • 91% feel better about themselves
  • 90% get along better with other kids
  • 82% develop a better relationship with their teacher
  • 76% show improved grades in school
  • 65% have improved self-confidence
  • 62% have a better sense of right and wrong
  • They’re 46% less likely to use drugs than the national average
  • They’re 27% less likely to use alcohol than the national average
  • They have less to stop them from soaring to their dreams

What Mentors Get From Mentoring

  • Improves teamwork with other employees in 97% of businesses
  • It adds more enjoyment to their work
  • Increases their job productivity
  • Causes them to feel more energetic and younger at heart as they get older
  • Gives them more satisfaction in life
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