YOUTHBUILD USA A T THE C ROSSROADS : S UPPORTING Y OUR Y OUTH B UILD M ENTEE AFTER G RADUATION [Your program’s name, city, and state]

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Today’s Objectives Gain greater understanding of crossroad challenges Apply principles of skills-focused and relational mentoring to strengthen your mentoring relationship Become more effective in using mentees’ Life Plans to support their transition after graduation Develop a plan for staying connected and effective in your mentoring relationship through transition months YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Your logo2

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Crossroad(s) definitions 1.A road that crosses another road, or one that runs transversely to main roads. 2.A by-road. 3.Often, crossroads. a.the place where roads intersect. b.a point at which a vital decision must be made. c.a main center of activity. 3Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures What was your last big life change? YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Your logo4

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Why focus on the crossroads? Same reason we all need support during times of great change, but… Even more so for disconnected youth 5Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Challenges of post-grad mentoring What if mentee moves out of area? What if they are simply moving on mentally? The value proposition – Do they perceive mentoring as “worth it”? 6Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Your Crossroads Mentoring Plan 7Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Reflection Time #1 What is your mentee’s top three most pressing challenges entering the crossroads? What is his/her biggest opportunity over the next 3 to 6 months? 8Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures 2 Types of Mentoring Working Together Skills-focused mentoring – Your mentee may want more specific help with certain skills or goals at this time. Make yourself valuable to your mentee in this way! Relational mentoring – Find opportunities to strengthen the quality of your mentor-mentee relationship. This also leads to the mentee’s development. YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Your logo9

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Skills-focused Opportunities 10Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Mentoring as Advocacy The advocacy role can be critical in this transitional period Making introductions Helping to find work Attending meetings with and on behalf of mentee Connecting mentee with resources What else? 11Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Reflection Time #2 List 2 to 5 specific ways you can help your mentee overcome his/her most pressing challenges. 12Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Relational Opportunities 13Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Reflection Time #3 What are some ways to celebrate an achievement or encourage your mentee with his/her opportunities that would be especially meaningful to him/her? 14Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures The Life Plan: Your ticket to transitional success! YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Your logo15 LIFE AREA NEXT MONTH 3 MONTHS 6 MONTHS My Education GED, college, self-directed learning, certifications, etc. My Job and Career skill development, resume prep, job shadowing, career explorations, etc. My Family and Friends family relationships, parenting goals, goals for or with friends, support network, mentors, etc.

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Life Plan Example 16Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Reflection Time #4 Which of the Life Plan categories have been the most challenging for your mentee? In which categories has your mentee excelled? 17Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Helping Mentees Stay Focused YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Your logo18

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Reflection Time #5 How do you need to adjust your meeting times (or locations) to accommodate new schedules and commitments? 19Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Work with what helped you click “She was there for me and gave me advice.” “She’s really easy to talk to. …We normally hang out or go out to eat once a week and we text and call each other.” “We clicked on the first day we met and were exchanging each other’s interests and hobbies.” “His laid back attitude is what helped us click. He made me feel comfortable talking to him.” 20Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Reflection Time #6 Reflect on when your mentoring relationship first “clicked.” What worked? How can you apply (or adapt) that same practice today? 21Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Parents & Guardians Respect and support the parent/guardian Work with parents/guardians whenever possible Find ways to support family structure during post-graduation months 22Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Reflection Time #7 Write down 2 specific ways your mentee’s parents/guardians are allies in your mentoring relationship. How can you strengthen the alliance with family in support of your mentee? 23Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Tips for Staying Connected Ask mentee for suggestions. Provide value-added mentoring At end of each visit, schedule the next Vary communication methods Use technology 24Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Reflection Time #8 What is your mentee’s preferred method of communication? What social media does he/she use regularly? 25Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Tying it all together 28Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Training Evaluation Please provide feedback on today’s training so we can do even better! 29Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Thank You for Your Service! 30Your logo

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Bridges to Great Futures Let’s take a break