Mentor Program

The Upward Bound Mentoring Program (Upward Bound Ambassadors) is designed to assist potential first generation and/or modest-income students with the skills and motivation necessary for high school completion and entrance into a post-secondary institution.  Mentors are selected from qualified applicants who attend Johnson C. Smith University and successfully complete an interview with staff.  Each mentor receives monthly training to facilitate the process of establishing a supportive and purposeful relationship with parents and the mentee.  The primary role of the mentor is to provide guidance and encouragement to the program participants.  With constructive intervention, hopefully the participants will realize the importance of achieving, reaching gals and continuing their education. 

Expectations:  The mentor will make at least one contact with their mentee per week.  Contact will be made in person (preferably) or by phone in some instances.  The nature of this contact is for the mentor to familiarize him/herself with the needs of the mentee and to encourage the mentee to participate in extracurricular activities agreed on by the mentor, mentee and parents.  The Program Counselors render supervision of the mentoring component to ensure compliance with the programs’ mission and purpose.