June is an exciting time of year for the mentoring community as we celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer. The AMP wants to profile your programs and celebrate the difference you make for young people. Whether you are a school partner that ran a new mentoring program this year, or a community agency that …

Do you know a young person who shone while experiencing life’s challenges? Consider nominating a young person for a Great Kids Award. This year, the Award will recognize children and youth, ages five to 18, who have made positive contributions despite hardships. These include managing a physical or mental illness, standing up against bullying or overcoming other difficult life circumstances. …

Status of Women Grant Program The Alberta Government has recently opened a grant application for Non-profits and charitable organizations can get funding for projects that improve the lives of women and girls in Alberta. These grants create opportunities for community groups to pilot an innovative idea or expand successful projects to help Alberta women reach their full potential. Here at …

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The Alberta Mentoring Partnership is featured in the Funding Policies and the non Profits Sector in Western Canada book authored by Peter R. Elson, a senior research fellow at the Institute for Community Prosperity at Mount Royal University and an adjunct assistant professor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Victoria. Visit http://www.utppublishing.com/ to learn more. About: …

Michael Janz is excited to join the Alberta Mentoring Partnership team as our new Partnership Engagement Manager. Michael has extensive experience in public policy, education, and mentoring. He is passionate about public education and continues to serve as Board Chair of the Edmonton Public School Board in his second term as elected trustee (2010-2017). Prior to holding elected office, Michael …

In 2013, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada launched a large evaluation project to strengthen their ‘Adult In-School Mentoring’ Program.  This program provides mentors to students with all of the match activities taking place in school.  After reviewing the literature and testing various modifications to the existing structure, the project has now concluded.  Please follow this link www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/ISMevolution to review …