Mentoring Program
Together EMPOWERED offers different levels of mentoring.
The Little Sisters program is for girls in grades 1-12 and consists of two categories,
- Little Ladies: Girls in grades 1-4
- Young Ladies: Girls in grades 5-12
The Sister-2-Sister mentoring program provides one-on-one mentoring to women 18 years and older, connecting women with the skills and resources to achieve their life goals.
Each mentor is required to undergo an extensive interview and training process, as well as a criminal background check.
Are you interested in becoming a mentor or mentee? Click HERE for the “Contact” page. Let us know in the “Your Message” field that you are interested in mentoring or seeking a mentor. We will be in touch.
Little Ladies
Little Ladies is a mentoring program for girls in grades 1-4. Little Ladies focuses on introducing young girls to Together EMPOWERED‘s values of love, sisterhood, service, and to always be a lady, through various projects. Little Ladies connect with their mentor weekly at their school, in their home, or within the community. The Little Ladies mentoring program introduces young girls to what it means to be a Lady by promoting academic excellence and lady-like behaviors.
Young Ladies
Young Ladies is a mentoring program geared toward girls between the ages of 10 and 18 years (grades 5-12). This program continues to build on the values of Together EMPOWERED by offering one-on-one mentoring that focuses on promoting lady-like behavior and preparing youth for their future. The Young Ladies program provides girls with opportunities to experience world travel, community service, social activism, various post-secondary options, and successful black women in their communities.
Sister-2-Sister
Sister-2-Sister is a program that focuses on women 18 and over who wish to change their current circumstances. This program connects these women with other women in their community who can help them achieve their desired goals. In this program, women are connected with and taught how to utilize community resources to advocate for their needs. In addition, women have the opportunity to receive assistance in navigating the educational system to obtain their high school diploma, college degree, or training certificate. Additionally, women can get help with starting their own business or navigating corporate America.
The Sister-2-Sister program offers overall help and support to one another and empowers women with the skills to make a change in their own lives.