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Communities In Schools of Los Angeles West (CISLAW) Why mentor with Communities In Schools? Supportive and consistent mentoring helps motivate students and inspires them to achieve their true potential in life. Simply by spending time together, mentors teach students to believe they are capable of achieving their goals by:
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Who are our mentees? Many of our students come from low socio-economic communities and many will be the first in their families to attend college or university. They posses the desire and potential to further their education beyond high school but face personal and educational obstacles prohibiting them from achieving their goals. They want a mentor to help guide them on their path to a higher education, a rewarding career, and a fulfilling future. What is the mentor’s commitment to CIS and their mentee? Socialization and friendship are a mentor’s primary objectives; spending time together, talking, and building the relationship are the keys to success. The goal is to support students so they remain in school and graduate with their class with plans on attending college or entering a career. It’s up to the mentors and mentees to decide when and where to get together, what activities to participate in, and what events to attend. CIS mentors commit to:
How can I become a CIS mentor? Prospective mentors should submit a completed Mentor Application and Mentor Interest Survey to Communities In Schools Los Angeles West – Mentoring Program, c/o Creative Artists Agency, 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067. Interested mentors must:
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