Project Ready Mentor in Knoxville
Since joining the Project Ready Mentor program a year ago, 17-year-old student Deonna can now imagine a brighter future. “I feel more confident in life after I graduate, having received so much help from my mentor.” As participants in the program, students like Deonna have access to learning opportunities that encourage leadership, financial literacy, and volunteerism. They also have access to resources to support mental health and academic and social growth.
ResultDeonna’s mentor Corey recalls his mentors' impact on him as a youth. “I remember tremendously being blessed by my selfless mentors. Now, I can apply much of what I benefitted from as a mentee.” Both Corey and Deonna agree that mentorship has positively affected their personal, academic, and professional development.