Greene County is in need of mentors to work with TNAchieves, a partnering organization to Governor Haslam’s Tennessee Promise. TNAchieves serves primarily first generation, low income students in an effort to increase this generation’s likelihood of earning a college credential. While the funding provided by Tennessee Promise is critical to increased post-secondary access, TNAchieves data confirms that working with a mentor further enhances students’ likelihood of entering the post-secondary pipeline. In fact, UT’s Center for Business and Economic Research found that students participating in TNAchieves are nearly 21 percent more likely to enter college.
The November 1 deadline for mentor registration is rapidly approaching, and 64 mentors are still needed to support the 107 Greeneville/Greene County students that have registered for the TNAchieves Program.
TNAchieves mentors report that they spend less than ONE hour per month serving as a resource to students. The role is simple but significant as mentors help students reach their potential. At its core, TNAchieves mentors complete an application, choose their preferred high school, complete a one-hour training session, attend two one-hour meetings, and communicate with students every two weeks via email, phone or text as they transition from high school to college.
If you are willing to become a mentor to the TNAchieves Program and are at least 21 years of age, please complete the online registration by visiting www.tnachieves.org/mentor-application.
