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WANTED: TN Promise Mentors

Published October 18, 2016

Want to make a difference in the life of a student who’s making the transition from high school to college? Then apply today to become a tnAchieves mentor.

As a partnering organization to the TN Promise scholarship, tnAchieves is looking for mentors who can serve as a resource to students from the Class of 2017 as they pursue a post-secondary experience.

TN Promise allows every student in the state the opportunity to attend a local community or technical college tuition free. Most of the students are low income, first generation college attendees who need a little extra support. Mentors remind students of important deadlines, serve as a trusted college resource and encourage students to reach their full potential.

What will you do as a tnAchieves mentor?

  1. Complete an application.
  2. Choose a preferred high school.
  3. Complete a one-hour training session.
  4. Attend two one-hour meetings with your students.
  5. Communicate with students every two weeks via email, phone or text as they transition from high school to college.

To become a tnAchieves mentor, you must…

  1. Be 21 years or older.
  2. Apply online by November 20, 2016.
  3. Be subject to a background check.
  4. Complete mandatory mentor training by February 15, 2017.
  5. Attend mandatory high school team meeting in March or April.
  6. Attend mandatory college team meeting in September.

The deadline to apply to become a mentor is November 20. For more information or to apply, visit https://tnachieves.org/mentors/requirements/.