
Our Impact

While it is still early to measure the full impact of `A`ALI`I Mentoring's program, AM's pilot cohort of seven Mentees shows early positive outcomes aligning with our goals:
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Program Completion: 100% completed the 10-month program
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Retention: 100% re-enrolled at KCC or UH; one gap year AM1 Mentee re-enrolled for KCC's Fall 2022 semester
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Mentoring Relationship Strength: 86% (6/7) continue to engage/meet/connect with their Mentors after the end of Year 1 program
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Year 2: 71% (5/7) participation in the pilot Year 2 program
2021–22 Pilot Program Summary
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Launched in August 2021, completed in May 2022
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7 Mentees: 5 female and 2 male, ages 18–20
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7 Mentors: 6 female and 1 male, ages 50–60
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Mentees selected from: Lunalilo Scholars Program at Kapiolani Community College, Lawakua Kajukenbo Club, and the PUEO program at Punahou School
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Mentors’ career backgrounds: business, education, engineering, healthcare, hospitality, law, military, and social work
The pilot's aims were to test and refine AM's unique programming and confirm its positive impact, specifically that:
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Mentoring relationships enhance academic performance and persistence
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Mentoring relationships help young people explore and prepare for a variety of career pathways
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Group program activities, including personal finance, career readiness, and interpersonal development help young people navigate adulthood with more knowledge and confidence
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Mentees and Mentors alike find the experience mutually valuable and rewarding


