January is the national mentorship month; discovery the significant
role mentorship plays in achieving profession SUCCESS! ABOUT THIS
EVENT
The objective of the Run For Success 5K is to shed light on the
significant role mentorship plays in achieving professional success.
January is the national mentorship month and our goal is for each
participant to find the inspiration and determination to keep mentors
throughout their professional journey. Each participant will receive a
mentor-mentee guide to help find a mentor to propel you to success. In
addition, participants will receive a resume revamp guide and a list
of over a billion dollars in scholarships , grants and innovative
challenges to help pave the way to longterm succcess.
YOUTHS WHO WERE AT-RISK OF FALLING OFF TRACK BUT HAD A MENTOR ARE:
* 55% MORE LIKELY TO ENROLL IN COLLEGE
* 52% LESS LIKELY THAN THEIR PEERS TO SKIP A DAY OF SCHOOL
* 78% MORE LIKELY TO VOLUNTEER REGULARLY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES
* 90% MORE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MENTOR
* 46% LESS LIKELY THAN THEIR PEERS TO USE ILLEGAL DRUGS
Source: The National Mentoring Partnership
92% OF SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AGREE THAT MENTORS HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT
ON THE GROWTH AND SURVIVAL OF THEIR BUSINESS. 80% OF CEOS SAY
THEY’VE HAD MENTORS IN THEIR CAREER, BUT THE REAL KEY IS THE
“S”. VERY FEW PEOPLE ACTUALLY REACH THE CEO SUITE WITH ONLY ONE
MENTOR.
Source: Forbes
Our annual run raises money for our scholarships and endowment funds.
HOW TO COMPLETE:
1. Register for the race
2. Receive mentor-mentee guide, resume revamp guide and a list of over
a billion dollars in scholarships, grants and innovative challenges
3. Find a mentor to propel you to success
4. Choose a location
5. It’s your race! Run, Walk; indoors or outside you set the pace
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