| Our mission | CYC empowers youth to overcome obstacles and succeed in education, career, and life. |
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Cincinnati Youth Collaborative (CYC)
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MentoringOne-to-one mentoring with a student in grades 2-12, or College freshmen mentoring for 1 year to encourage a successful year.Speaker’s BureauTake a single day and share your expertise, profession and/or talent with young people. Some opportunities include career day speakers, job shadowing, and career conference judges.Girls ClubWork with girls in grades 4 & 5 on social emotional skills and academics. |
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| Ways to help youth thrive |
Group MentorAre you interested in helping children and youth, but need some flexibility? Become a group mentor! This program offers exceptional flexibility. As part of a team of mentors, you share the responsibility of meeting with a group of students after school on a regular basis. A CYC mentor is a positive adult advocate in the life of a vulnerable young student. CYC mentors keep students in school and focused on academics, build young people’s self-esteem, expose kids to new experiences and opportunities, and most importantly, change lives.One-to-One MentoringA CYC mentor is a positive adult advocate in the life of a vulnerable young student. CYC mentors keep students in school and focused on academics, build young people’s self-esteem, expose kids to new experiences and opportunities, and most importantly, change lives. When you are a one-to-one mentor, CYC matches you with a student in grades 2-12. You will have at least one hour of contact with your student per week, for at least a year. When you mentor with CYC, you get easy access to mentor coordinators who ensure and support a successful match, a strong partnership with Cincinnati Public Schools that emphasizes student academic success, and the flexibility and customization to meet the needs of you and your student. You receive a variety of perks to enrich your mentoring experience. These include a free Y membership for mentors and mentees to use together, in addition to various discounts to local restaurants, events, and seasonal activities. When you volunteer your time as a one-to-one mentor you make a difference in the life of an at-risk student.College MentorA CYC mentor is a positive adult advocate in the life of a vulnerable student. As a college mentor, CYC matches you with an incoming college freshman to provide academic and personal support and encourage a successful first year. This is a one-year commitment and is done via an online platform. CYC mentors keep students in school and focused on academics, build young people’s self-esteem, expose kids to new experiences and opportunities, and most importantly, change lives.Speaker's BureauHave you always wanted to share the knowledge you have gained along your path, be it career or personal, but are unsure of how to do so? Become part of the CYC Speaker's Bureau and take a single day to share your expertise, profession and/or talent with the young people we serve. Some of our opportunities include career day speakers, job shadowing, and career conference judges. As part of the CYC community, you help keep students in school and focused on academics, build young people’s self-esteem, expose kids to new experiences and opportunities, and most importantly, change lives. |
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| How you help | Our team really needs volunteers to work with our students. Those who are willing and have the desire to educate and empower those in need. If you are ready to change the world for the better, we look forward to having you join us!https://www.cycyouth.org/how-to-help/volunteer-signup-form/ |
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| About us | For over 30 years, CYC has made a significant difference in the lives of youth in 2nd grade through college through our game-changing model that unites volunteers, school districts, and local businesses to create a network of support and provide a range of services designed to keep kids in school, prepared for college and career, and on the pathway to success. |
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