Mentor Resource Library
Click on the links below for resources for mentor training, information on postsecondary education, opportunities for your mentees and great websites!
- Statewide Newsletter
Click on the newsletter above for the latest information on the TeamMates Mentoring Program including tips for mentoring.
Curriculum for Mentors
The Omaha World Herald Newspaper in Education program provides newspapers and learning curricula to teachers, students, and mentors across Nebraska and western Iowa.
Newspapers are used daily and weekly as living textbooks, providing real life application and learning experiences for students. The World herald has offered TeamMates the opportunity to access these curricula on-line. How to do this?
*Visit the NIE website to take a look at curricula - click on the logo above to access the website.
*If you are interested in downloading a unit, contact Carolyn Anderson at coainc@novia.net for instructions.
Books
- "A Helping Hand" by Denzel Washington
- "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" by Sean Covey
- "Stand By Me" by Jean Rhodes
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| 2007 Mentor Survey Results are in! |
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We are please to share the results of our 2007 Mentor Survey! Over 1,000 TeamMates mentors responded, sharing their feedback and ideas regarding their mentoring relationship. Overall, mentors feel they are making a significant difference in the lifes of the youth they serve!
Mentee Activities
Is your mentee looking to get involved in the community? Have them join the Boy Scouts Venturing Program which has career exploration, outdoor adventure and just lots of fun activities. To find out what is happening this week, contact the Venturing office at 431-9278.
- Poster Contest
You and your mentee can discuss architecture, neighborhoods or important landmarks in the community. This poster contest is sponsored by the Neighborhood Center for Greater Omaha. Deadline is November 16, 2007 and winners will receive a cash award and will be invited to an art show at First National Bank in January. - Graphic Novel on Bullying
The Newspaper in Education department of the Omaha World Herald has developed a specific activity on bullying for mentors and mentees. This activity will generate discussion on the issue of bullying whether your mentee is being bullied, the bully or witnessed bullying. If your mentee is experiencing bully, please contact the school coordinator or TeamMates Coordinator to seek assistance.
Mentee Resources
- Scholarship Opportunities
Help your students take the next step to post-secondary education through the EducationQuest Scholarship Fund. 25 TeamMates Nominations are allowed each semester. This fall's nominations are due by September 12. Click on the link for more information about how to nominate your students! - Education Quest
Give your mentee the tools they need to find a career and find scholarships for postsecondary education. A great website of resources and it is never too early to help your mentee to start planning. - KnowHow2Go
From the time students are in middle school, mentors can begin to help young people get ready for post-secondary education. Click on the link above for a wealth of resources and weblinks for mentors, mentees and coordinators. Know How 2 Go is a nationwide campaign to help students gain access to college.
Mentor Resources
Mentor Training
Reading Resources
Research
For research in areas specific to mentoring, go to the National Mentoring Partnership's research corner at mentoring.org. The National Mentoring Partnership has a comprehensive searchable database on up to date research.
- Graduation Study
The Gates Foundation conducted a study on the issue of increasing drop-out rates across the country and found several critical factors in keeping kids in school - one of which is a caring adult such as a mentor. - School-Based Research
Big Brother's Big Sister's conducted a study on their school-based mentoring program in 2007. While the BBBS school-based model differs from TeamMates, some important findings apply to all school-based mentoring programs. - SRI Study on Omaha Youth
SRI International conducted a survey to determine the issues facing Omaha's youth. A group of concerned Omaha citizens commissioned the study and are working to provide additional resources for Omaha youth through Building Bright Futures.
Scholarships
Check with your local TeamMates Coordinator to see if your chapter offers local scholarship dollars for mentees. The Central TeamMates office offers scholarship dollars to students attending any school in the University of Nebraska system and Hastings College.
- Osborne Opportunity Scholarship Form
TeamMates mentees who have been mentored four or more years and are going to a school in the University of Nebraska system are eligible for a $1500 scholarship. Click on the link to access the application form.
Summer Opportunities
Website Resources
- Who Mentored You?
Nationally known celebrities share stories about the mentors who changed their lives. - National Mentoring Partnership
The national clearinghouse for mentoring. Research, statistics and best practices of mentoring as well as great gifts are found on this site. - Mentor Youth
A website resource for mentors with tips of the week, helpful resources, and an opportunity to ask an expert. - Target Bully
Is your mentee a bully or being bullied? This website is a helpful tool in understanding the role of bullying in the schools and how you can help. - Dream It - Do It!
Learn more about the job or internship opportunities in Nebraska's manufacturing industries. If your TeamMate can Dream It, they can Do It!
