Partner in Employment's Refugee Youth Mentorship Program matches a community-based mentor with a newly arrived immigrant/refugee youth ages 15-24 in South King County, who will support their integration into a new country and help them thrive. In a trusting one-to-one relationship, these young people will have someone to seek advice in achieving education and career development goals, as well as fostering interpersonal skills and positive identity development. Mentors play a crucial role in youth confidence building through patience, encouragement, and dedication.
Examples of how mentors support their mentees:
- Providing positive encouragement and reinforcement!
- Practicing English (HIGH NEED)
- Building confidence through getting to know someone new, making a new friend
- Exploring new skills, passions, and interests
- Exploring new places in the community
- Applying for jobs, practicing interview skills, updating resumes/cover letters
- Tutoring for the GED program
- High School Academic Tutoring
- Applying for scholarships/Financial Aid
- Learning more about post-secondary pathways
- Learning about the banking system in the US
- Learning about different kinds of careers
- And much more!
