Sterling Hospedales

OUR APPROACH GOES BEYOND MENTORSHIP

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Our mission, led by Sterling Hospedales, is to offer consistent group mentoring that provides positive male role models who inspire self-respect, self-esteem, and empower young men to avoid common pitfalls. Through our efforts, we strive to recognize their achievements, educate, empower, and open doors to opportunities beyond the conventional path.

How We Help

Mentorship

Carefully pairing young adults with mentors who have relevant experience and share similar interests, ensuring a meaningful connection.

Skill Development

Teaching crucial soft skills like communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership abilities through mentorship sessions and practical exercises.

Goal Setting and Achievement

Helping young adults set realistic goals, develop action plans to achieve them, and track progress towards their aspirations.

Networking Opportunities

Connecting young adults with professionals in their desired field, expanding their professional network, and opening doors to potential job opportunities.

Statistics

When youth mentoring programs focus on the goals mentioned above, they create a ripple effect that leads to positive change across the entire community. While these programs are designed to improve outcomes for the young adults involved, they also offer valuable benefits for mentors, employers, and the community as a whole.

Improved Consistency

Mentoring offers a consistent, supportive adult presence in a young person’s life. For youth who lack reliable support, having a mentor means having a trusted adult to turn to whenever they need guidance or encouragement.

Decreased Risky Behaviors

According to studies, young people with mentors are 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking.

Decreased Depressive Symptoms

The Role of Risk study shows that youth with mentors report fewer depressive symptoms, which can positively impact their personal, social, and academic success.

Community Involvement

Youth with mentors are 78% more likely to engage in civic and volunteer activities, boosting both their employability skills and positively impacting our communities.