January is National Mentoring Month, and Richland One’s Office of Dropout Prevention and Mentoring Services is asking community members to consider becoming mentors to students in the district.
“Mentors provide students with exposure and opportunity which helps change their outlook on life. They are so important to students’ education because they can motivate students,” said Kerry Abel, Richland One’s coordinator of dropout prevention and mentoring services.
The Richland One Mentoring Initiative is a district-based mentoring program designed to provide mentoring services to male students. The program is structured to empower, inspire and encourage young men to achieve their full potential and dreams.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor to a Richland One student, contact Kerry Abel at (803) 231-7182, (803) 553- 0072 or Kerry.abel@richlandone.org”>Kerry.abel@richlandone.org.
