`A`ALI`I Mentors come from diverse backgrounds. They are regular folks with careers in a variety of fields including trades, education, business, healthcare, law, military, nonprofits, etc., who want to make a difference in a young person's life and help with the transition to higher education and adulthood. Many mentors experienced the value of being mentored and would like to give back to the next generation. Read actual Mentor testimonials. We seek mentors who meet the following criteria:

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• Earned a post-secondary education degree

• 5 or more years of work experience

• Have a strong desire to serve as a role model and positively impact a young adult's life

• Are willing to share academic, career, and personal life experiences

• Will participate in mentor training and debriefing sessions

• Will commit to participating in the 10-month program (approximately 4 hours per month) consisting of :​

  • 1:1 in-person meetings with Mentees

  • Check-ins via text, phone, FaceTime, etc.

  • Group cohort meetings

• Submit to a background check

• Abide by `A`ALI`I Mentoring program's guidelines, policies, and procedures