Good Worx

Sunday, March 14, 2010 12:55 AM

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What We Do

The The GoodWorx Foundation and the MTC Program is committed to providing unique, energetic, and relevant after-school mentoring programs that reinforce our principals and values.

The The GoodWorx Foundation has committed to establishing a culture that builds 3 core principles and values:

Character
Conduct
Citizenship

The key characteristics that make up the GoodWorx Model consist of:

Honesty
Integrity
Trustworthiness
Loyalty
Generosity
Respect
Responsibility
Tolerance
Open Mindedness

Good Worx In order to accomplish the creation of our culture, The GoodWorx Foundation provides staff with a multitude of training and orientation. Only candidates with a passion for mentoring and coaching of children, young adults, and adults ultimately become a member of TEAM GoodWorx. Our goal is to let our mentees know that they have someone who cares about their dreams, feelings, fears, expectations, and disappointments. Ultimately, our mission is to facilitate the achievement of the goals and aspirations of our mentees.

The GoodWorx Foundation “MTC” Program
Support Information

Support for education

Mentors help keep students in school.
Students who meet regularly with their mentors are 52% less likely than their peers to skip a day of school and 37% less likely to skip a class (Public/Private Ventures study of Big Brothers Big Sisters).
Mentors help with homework and can improve academic skills.

Support with day-to-day living
Mentors help improve a young person's self-esteem. Mentors provide support for students trying to think through new challenges. Youth who meet regularly with their mentors are 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking (Public/Private Ventures study of Big Brothers Big Sisters). About 40% of teenager's waking hours are spent without companionship or supervision. Mentors provide teens with a valuable place to spend free time. Mentors teach young people how to relate well to all kinds of people and help young people strengthen their communication skills.
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Support in the workplace

Mentors help young people set career goals and start taking steps to realize them.
Mentors can use their personal contacts to help young people meet industry professionals, find internships and locate job possibilities.
Mentors introduce young people to professional resources and organizations they may not know about. Mentors can help their mentees learn how to seek and keep jobs.