In school year 2023-24, Gwinnett County Public Schools has relaunched the Community-Based Mentoring Program as an opportunity to pair caring adults with students in grades 4 through 12 to provide guidance, encouragement, and support to help them become successful young adults, both in and out of school. The program strives to be a true reflection of the “ Power of One”. This means that we believe in the impact one caring adult mentor can have on a child's life. As a collective team with our school counselors, teachers, family members, and the community, together, we all play a role in motivating and engaging students in and out of school. The involvement of a community mentor can make a meaningful, lasting connection.
Studies have shown that mentoring relationships positively impact student achievement, self-esteem, and social-emotional learning. When students have mentors who believe in them, they are more liley to stay in school, set higher goals, and overcome obstacles. Mentoring provides students with a sense of belonging, instills resilience, and helps develop crucial life skills.
Community-Based Mentoring Program's work aligns to the Blueprint for the Future, our district's strategic plan: