July 2020!
The Mentor Resource Hub (MRH)
Tap into our Mentor Resource Hub (MRH) where you will find our program's extensive collection of Mentor resources, including:
COVID-19 Resources for Scholars; Mentor Program Calendar; Mentor Staff and Lead Contact Info; and Scholar Internship, Job, & Scholarship Opportunities
Use the password: mentors4OP to login.
Holidays & Observances
7/26: National Disability Independence Day
July 26th is recognized as National Disability Independence Day to honor the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (July 26th, 1990). This year will mark the 30th anniversary of the ADA! Click below to learn more about the history of the ADA and ways to celebrate it.
OP Graduation Ceremony Recap
Thank you to everyone who made our virtual 2020 OP Graduation Ceremony a success!
On the evening of June 17th, over 70 OP Mentors, staff, students and supporters gathered to celebrate the OP Class of 2020. Some of our graduation highlights included speeches from OP Mentor Randy Shandobil, OP Mentor Dwayne Aikens, Jr., and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, as well as special messages from Governor Gavin Newsom and members of the Golden State Warriors.
A special thank you to our very own OP Mentor Program Manager Diana Biondo, OP Mentor Elaine Leitner and OP Board Vice President Susan Stutzman for helping to organize this amazing celebration. And, of course, thank you to our incredible OP Advising Team for leading out on planning the event. Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
Announcements for 2020 Mentors
We are so thrilled that you have joined our amazing community of Mentors. Below you will find a list of reminders and resources. This information is for Mentors of 2020 Scholars only.
July Required Mentor-Scholar Summer Activity
For 2020 Mentors only - You will be receiving the July Mentor-Scholar activity via email this afternoon. This activity is the second of 3 required summer activities for 2020 Mentors and Scholars to complete together.
This activity includes 3 sections: Prework (Article & Brainstorm ~ 15 min); Main Activity (Student Resume-Building ~ 60 min); and Feedback Form (5 min). The July Activity and Feedback Form are due by July 31st, at 11:59 pm.
Email mentors@oaklandpromise.org with any questions.
2020 First-Year Workshops
For 2020 Mentors only - Don't forget to sign up for one of the 3 remaining First-Year Workshops taking place in July. Mentors and Scholars must attend one workshop together.
NOTE: If you have more than one 2020 Scholar, we recommend you arrange to attend one workshop with both of your Scholars.
Resources for New Mentors
For 2020 Mentors only - Our OP Mentor Team has curated a folder of resources for New 2020 Mentors. Click below to find past issues of the newsletter, the Mentor Directory, Advice to Current Mentors and more!
Announcements for Continuing Mentors
Keep reading for the most recent announcements for continuing Mentors (non-2020 cohort).
July: Mentor-Scholar Resume Activity
This month, we are revisiting the theme of resume-building. To focus on career development and to help build your Mentor-Scholar relationship, we have designed an activity for you and your Scholar to participate in together.
The activity has 2 parts: The Prework (Article & Brainstorm ~ 15 min) and the Main Activity (Mentor-Scholar Student Resume-Building ~ 60 min). We strongly recommend that you and your Scholar use this activity as an opportunity discuss future goals, as well as upcoming job and internship opportunities that they are interested in. Click the link below to learn more!
Monthly Mentor Survey Opening July 3rd!
This survey will be open for one week and is a great opportunity to let us know what is working in your Mentor-Scholar relationship, and what additional supports OP can provide you with.
Be sure to check your inbox for our March Monthly Mentor-Scholar Interaction Survey opening on July 3rd.
Mentor Program Updates, COVID-19
We are committed to continuing to put the health and safety of our community first. Click below to read the Mentor Program changes that have been implemented as of May 2020.
Mentor Reminders
Stay Connected with the Community
Our Oakland Promise Google Group is the perfect platform to receive and share job, internship, scholarship, and other academic opportunities for our Scholars. From the “My Groups” page, you can control when and if to receive email updates from the Group as well as how to opt out of the Group.
Join today!
We want to hear from YOU!
What moments stand out for you? How are you growing as a Mentor?
Each Mentor-Scholar relationship is unique, and sharing it can help others - including New Mentors - learn about what to expect, how to manage their expectations, how to celebrate successes, and more.
Mentor Leads Needed
We are seeking 1-2 Mentor Leads and/or Co-Leads to support the following teams: HBCU, SJSU, SFSU, SoCal, NorCal, UCSC, Pvt/East Coast, Pvt/West Coast, Merritt College, CSUEB, BCC & Other CCs and Laney/College of Alameda. Mentor Leads are helpful, committed and experienced folks who want to support their Mentor teammates.
Apply today below!
This Month, We're Reading..
"Supreme Court Upholds DACA, Protecting Hundreds of Thousands from Deportation"
By Zaidee Stavely, June 18th, 2020, EdSource
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