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In this conversation, Wendy Kidd interviews Colleen Mier, the Executive Director of Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E., a nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring at-risk youth in North Texas. Colleen shares the origins of the foundation, its structured curriculum aimed at empowering students, and the importance of community engagement and volunteerism. The discussion highlights the transformative power of mentorship and education in shaping the futures of young individuals.
Links:
Www.foundationforchoice.org
linkedin.com/in/colleen-mier-43674131
https://www.instagram.com/foundation_for_c.h.o.i.c.e
https://www.facebook.com/FoundationForCHOICE
Career Exploration-https://lnkd.in/gYBZS2cv
https://www.bosslevelengaged.com/services-for-nonprofits-nonprofitnook
https://thenonprofitnook.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@BossLevelEngaged
Takeaways:
Foundation for Choice was co-founded in 2014 to support at-risk youth.
The program matches students with one-on-one mentors for a structured curriculum.
Mentorship can significantly change a student's perspective on education and career.
The organization is expanding its reach across Texas to serve more students.
Community involvement is crucial for the success of nonprofit initiatives.
Mentors gain as much from the experience as the students do.
The curriculum focuses on growth mindset, goal setting, and soft skills.
Volunteers are needed for various roles, including mentoring and career guidance.
Education is seen as a pathway to freedom and opportunity.
The organization utilizes social media to engage with the community and showcase student achievements.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Foundation for Choice
02:55 The Impact of Mentorship on At-Risk Youth
05:53 Building a Structured Curriculum for Success
08:52 Community Engagement and Volunteer Opportunities
11:55 The Importance of Education and Career Exploration
Keywords:
nonprofit, mentoring, at-risk youth, education, community engagement, Foundation for Choice, career opportunities, volunteer, youth empowerment, structured curriculum
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By Wendy KiddIn this conversation, Wendy Kidd interviews Colleen Mier, the Executive Director of Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E., a nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring at-risk youth in North Texas. Colleen shares the origins of the foundation, its structured curriculum aimed at empowering students, and the importance of community engagement and volunteerism. The discussion highlights the transformative power of mentorship and education in shaping the futures of young individuals.
Links:
Www.foundationforchoice.org
linkedin.com/in/colleen-mier-43674131
https://www.instagram.com/foundation_for_c.h.o.i.c.e
https://www.facebook.com/FoundationForCHOICE
Career Exploration-https://lnkd.in/gYBZS2cv
https://www.bosslevelengaged.com/services-for-nonprofits-nonprofitnook
https://thenonprofitnook.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@BossLevelEngaged
Takeaways:
Foundation for Choice was co-founded in 2014 to support at-risk youth.
The program matches students with one-on-one mentors for a structured curriculum.
Mentorship can significantly change a student's perspective on education and career.
The organization is expanding its reach across Texas to serve more students.
Community involvement is crucial for the success of nonprofit initiatives.
Mentors gain as much from the experience as the students do.
The curriculum focuses on growth mindset, goal setting, and soft skills.
Volunteers are needed for various roles, including mentoring and career guidance.
Education is seen as a pathway to freedom and opportunity.
The organization utilizes social media to engage with the community and showcase student achievements.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Foundation for Choice
02:55 The Impact of Mentorship on At-Risk Youth
05:53 Building a Structured Curriculum for Success
08:52 Community Engagement and Volunteer Opportunities
11:55 The Importance of Education and Career Exploration
Keywords:
nonprofit, mentoring, at-risk youth, education, community engagement, Foundation for Choice, career opportunities, volunteer, youth empowerment, structured curriculum
Mentioned in this episode:
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