Students Thrive When Their Community is Behind Them.
Serving as a tnAchieves mentor is a simple yet effective way to inspire students to pursue a high-quality credential that leads to meaningful employment. By investing just one hour per month, mentors serve as a...
- Task-Manager
Mentors ensure students meet critical deadlines by sending reminders in advance of key requirements. - Resource
Mentors support students by answering questions and providing support as students navigate the college process. - Encourager
Mentors are there to say 'We can do this together!" and provide valuable encouragement as students pursue a college credential.
How To Get Started as a tnAchieves Mentor
There are five simple steps to serving as a great tnAchieves mentor. Mentoring takes just one hour per month, but leaves a lasting impact on students, their communities and the state's workforce!
- Register as a mentor by November 15, 2024. It takes just 2 minutes to get started!
- Select your preferred high school. Mentors can choose to serve any of the 400+ high school that tnAchieves serves across 74 Tennessee counties.
- Complete mentor orientation. tnAchieves will provide orientation materials in advance of your in-person meeting to ensure you are up to speed on next steps and mentor best-practices!
- Attend your in-person meeting. All mentors must attend the in-person tnAchieves meeting to be paired with students!
Find Your Why
Volunteering as a tnAchieves mentor is an impactful way to give back to the community! Mentors report that they find value in volunteering for several reasons, including:
- Supporting Students
Mentors help students reach their full potential and provide individualized support. - Preparing Tomorrow's Workforce
Mentor connect students to high-quality post-secondary pathways that lead to gainful employment. - Breaking Cycles
Mentors provide encouragement and inspiration for first-generation students. - Community Engagement
Mentors care deeply about building a thriving community. - Reversing Trends
Mentors play a vital role in the statewide effort to increase Tennessee's college-going rate.