iMentor Blog

Success Story – New York City

“Never Be Afraid of Other People”: Q&A with Arllin and Her Mentor, Nancy

Jul 08, 2019 By MIchelle Tsai

Congratulations to the more than 800 iMentor NYC seniors who graduated from 13 high schools across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan this June! We stand with your families, mentors, teachers and supporters in recognition of …

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Success Story – Chicago

“I Want to Start a Mental Health Organization”: Q&A with Alaysia and Her Mentor Lynnette

Jul 01, 2019 By Michelle Tsai

Congratulations to the Class of 2019 at Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville, North Grand High School, Phoenix Military Academy, and Richard T. Crane Medical Prep High School! A total of more than 460 iMentor Chicago …

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– New York City

iMentor's Claytoya Tugwell Delivers Graduation Remarks at Brooklyn High School

Jun 28, 2019

This week we were honored to have our own Claytoya Tugwell, a leader in iMentor’s post-secondary success program, deliver remarks to the graduating class at the International High School of Lafayette in Brooklyn, NY, where …

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Success Story – Bay Area

“A Huge Next Step for Me”: Q&A with Rein and His Mentor Antonio

Jun 24, 2019 By Michelle Tsai

Rein, a senior at James Lick High School, and his mentor, Antonio Cancio reflected on their iMentor experience over the last two years and Rein’s next steps this fall.

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– Bay Area

iMentor Bay Area Seniors Shine in Entrepreneurship Competitions

Jun 21, 2019

Demonstrating the spirit of entrepreneurship that has come to define Silicon Valley, iMentor seniors at James Lick High School in San Jose, Calif. participated in Pitchapalooza, a tournament-style business pitch competition this spring. One top …

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– New York City

Exceeding Expectations: The Spirit of Bloomberg Mentors

Jun 17, 2019 By Kaylee Vega

iMentor’s mission is achievable because of the thousands of devoted mentors taking time from their busy schedules to spend time with students, whether assisting them with college applications or just going to see a movie …

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– New York City

In the Voices of iMentor Students: What Does Pride Mean to You?

Jun 10, 2019

Fifty years ago in June 1969, the Stonewall riots in New York City sparked the modern LGBT movement in the U.S. In the decades since, the move towards acceptance and equal protection under law has …

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– New York City

Honoring Mentors at iMentor NYC's 2019 Champions Benefit

Jun 06, 2019 By Kaylee Vega

iMentor’s NYC annual Champions Benefit, which takes place this year on June 6th, is a time when our community comes together to celebrate students’ successes from the program year. As part of the event, we …

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