Business Mentoring Youth

Business Mentoring Youth (BMY) is the region's leading work-based mentoring program for 10th grade high school students that supports the community initiative to cultivate, provide professional and personal growth for the region's future business and cultural leaders.  Business Mentoring Youth is part of WorkReady Philadelphia, a comprehensive, public-private partnership dedicated to building the regions future workforce.

The goal of Business Mentoring Youth is to give students "hands on experience" in the workplace and to help them develop life skills:

• teamwork,
• goal setting,
• time management,
• communication,
• and an introduction to technology.

The Business Mentoring Youth program provides training and support for all school coordinators, mentors and students. Ongoing support will be available and group activities and recreational opportunities will be arranged.

Business Mentoring Youth is a partnership among the Campaign for Mentors, The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, the School District of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Youth Network.

To learn more about Business Mentoring Youth, visit the program's website at www.philamentor.com.