
Our Impact

While it is still early to measure the full impact of `A`ALI`I Mentoring's program, AM's first two cohorts of Mentees show early positive outcomes aligning with our goals:
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2021–22 "AM1" Cohort:
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Pilot program 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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10-month Program Completion: 100%
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Post-program Year 1 (2022-23):
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Retention: 57% completed academic year at KCC or UH Manoa​
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Mentoring Relationship: 86% (6/7) continued to engage/meet with Mentor post-program
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Engagement to `A`ALI`I Mentoring: 86% (4/7) continued to participate/engage with AM staff
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Post-program Year 2 (2023-24)
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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


