About Improve Your Tomorrow
Improve Your Tomorrow’s Mentor Fellowship Program is a year-long opportunity for college students and graduates of color to develop strong, innovative, and empathetic leadership skills while supporting young men of color on their journey to and through college. Improve Your Tomorrow mentors serve at local high schools, where they lead student development workshops, collaborate with school staff, and develop mentorship strategies with the Improve Your Tomorrow programs team. Improve Your Tomorrow has programs in two other states – California and Maryland.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or legal permanent resident
- Must be a high school graduate; current college students preferred, but not required
- Have reliable transportation
- Ability to commit to meeting service hour requirements
- Passion and commitment to IYT’s mission, vision, and values
- Patience and strong interpersonal skills are required for working with students and parents
- Possess good organizational skills and complete paperwork promptly
- Have a valid driver license (preferred), car preferred
- Spanish language skills preferred but not required
- “Since my first day, IYT has been so full of energy, support, and care. The workshops, training, and vulnerable conversation have allowed me to grow as a leader, community member, and person…It’s really nice to know that there is a whole community that’s committed to supporting underrepresented populations and working to combat academic inequalities, all while being able to support one another.” – Julissa, Bay Area IYT member
- “Becoming a mentor and connecting with the brothers at school showed me that I still have a lot to learn, not only in being a leaderful mentor but also in how to grow as a person who can be looked up to. My time as a mentor has made me more confident, outgoing, and patient but, as one of my brothers told me, ‘In this life, even at your peak, you always have room to elevate.’” – Daiveon, Sacramento IYT member
