2023 LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
The WVI Dolphin Foundation invites your participation in our growing Leadership and Life Skills Mentorship Program for underserved and Blue & Gold Star youth, ages 15-18. The WVI Dolphin Foundation will help open doors to all grads ~ may be college, trade schools, or internships and interviews for FT positions when ready.
Mentees are required to choose 2 in person modules to attend, and 1 virtual module available online. Upon the completion of their modules, mentees receive a Leadership Certificate that will boost their college / trade school applications and/or job opportunities.
Graduation Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 Brooklyn location TBA
2023 Modules
CAREER DEVELOPMENT: JOB READINESS
at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports, and Entertainment
Thursday, February 16, 2023 (COMPLETED, and AVAILABLE DIGITALLY)
Mentees learned the essential forms of business etiquette, resume writing tips and interviewing skills. We focused on how to research and prepare for employer meetings, the steps of an interview process, and how to conduct a successful interview!
SUSTAINABILITY: CLIMATE CHANGE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
at the Brookhaven National Laboratory on Long Island
Thursday, April 27, 2023 (COMPLETED, and AVAILABLE DIGITALLY)
Mentees explored careers in the Advanced Energy career track including wind industry, solar industry, power transmission industry. In this module, they also interacted with professionals and top leaders who are experienced.
STEM: INFO-TECH, CYBER SECURITY & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
at the Google Code Next Laboratory HQ in Manhattan
Wed Sept 27 or Thursday, September 28, 2023
Learn about Info-Tech opportunities including: job types, salaries, and educational resources including GOOGLE CODE NEXT
CAREER DEVELOPMENT: NETWORKING
at the NYPD Brooklyn Community Center
Wednesday/Thursday, October 18/19, 2023 (TENTATIVE DATE)
Build connections with the WVI DF’s network of professionals and learn to represent yourself for success in the workforce!