ABAU Mentoring Fundraiser

ABAU Mentoring Program

Each One Teach One. Each One Reach One.

The ABAU Mentoring Program will create a positive educational and financial culture that empowers Antigua and Barbuda Secondary School Students to make informed educational and financial choices. A support team of “Mentors” from around the world will promote educational and financial events that facilitate secondary students’ admission to colleges and trade schools.

The mentors will be responsible for assisting each mentee with creating a Financial Management Plan and Educational Plan. In addition, they will conduct a series of workshops on topics such as resume writing, interviewing skills, job shadowing, budgeting, starting a business, personal improvement, college financing options, wellness, and preparing for college and trade school enrollment. Funds donated will be used for providing technology to mentees as their educational resource and communication source with mentors. Funds will also be used to support community service projects as outlined between the mentee and mentors. Funds will also be used to provide educational workshops for mentees as they seek educational and career venues.

Mentor Benefits

• Making a difference in the lives of families

• Networking among other mentors and mentees

• Involving yourself in one-on-one and group "teaching”

• Helping an Antiguan and Barbudan secondary school student acquire enrollment into college

• Assisting families with their financial management plan and education plan

Mentee Benefits

• Receiving individualized attention and support

• Developing stronger academic and social skills

• Learning to set educational and financial goals

• Creating an educational and financial plan

• Increasing self-esteem