International Mentoring Day: Ministers LaGrange, Schulz

Jan 17, 2020 Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange and Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement for International Mentoring Day: “Jan. 17 is International Mentoring Day, on which we recognize the thousands of mentors across the province who play critical roles in the lives of young Albertans every day. “Mentoring helps young people by strengthening their skills, …

Mentoring in the news, where is your story?

#MENTORINGMONTH IN THE NEWS When mentoring is in the news anywhere, it helps make the case for mentoring everywhere. As #mentoringmonth draws to a close, help us reach 100 positive mentoring stories. Here are four that we’ve captured so far. It’s not too late! Did we miss yours? Big Brothers Big Sisters in need of volunteers: Medicine Hat News (January …

How many coins can you catch? #MentoringMonth

There is a young person waiting for a caring mentor like you 👈 Ready to explore mentoring opportunities in your community? Click to learn more: https://albertamentors.ca/mentoring-month/ #MentoringMonth

“I had learned a lot about myself, (and) developed skills for working with kids…” (#MentoringMonth Profile)

Welcome to #MentoringMonth 2019 — This year, the AMP is profiling mentoring needs and stories from throughout Alberta. Looking to become a mentor? Search for mentoring programs all over Alberta. Sean, 18 years old “I participated in the Vermilion Outreach School’s mentorship program last year. When I joined the program I wasn’t expecting much from it, but by the end …

Be That Special Person. Be a Mentor (#MentoringMonth Profile)

Welcome to #MentoringMonth 2019 — This year, the AMP is profiling mentoring needs and stories from throughout Alberta. Looking to become a mentor? Search for mentoring programs all over Alberta. It was not that long ago when we heard the story of a young person who was graduating from postsecondary who wished they had a mentor in their life growing …

The return you get from developing a friendship with a young person…it is a priceless thing (#MentoringMonth Profile)

Welcome to #MentoringMonth 2019 — This year, the AMP is profiling mentoring needs and stories from throughout Alberta. Looking to become a mentor? Search for mentoring programs all over Alberta. Mentor Profile – Jolene “Professionally, I have been involved with the agency for 11 years. Being named media partner of the year for BBBS in 2010 was such a wonderful …

Two Siblings Looking for a Mentor (#MentoringMonth Profile)

Welcome to #MentoringMonth 2019 — This year, the AMP is profiling mentoring needs and stories from throughout Alberta. Looking to become a mentor? Search for mentoring programs all over Alberta. Today we are highlighting two siblings in the Parkland County area who are looking for Bigs to enjoy a friendship with. These two lovely kiddo’s live with their dad and …

January 2019 is #MentoringMonth

Start the mentoring journey with this special video. Please like and share and help a friend make 2019 the year they become a mentor! The Alberta Mentoring Partnership presents #MentoringMonth in January 2019 to celebrate and raise awareness of mentoring across the province. Get involved by becoming a caring mentor to a child in need, learning about mentoring resources and …

Start 2019 by Changing a Young Person’s Life. #DYK January is #MentoringMonth?

January 2019 is #MentoringMonth We think that YOU need to brag more. Yes, you. About your mentoring program. Here at the Alberta Mentoring Partnership, we think that you need to celebrate more about the work that you doing and the difference you are making in the lives of young people life. And we have the perfect opportunity for you: #mentoringmonth …