On Campus - University Y Collegiate Achievers Program - Information and Opportunities Form
What makes this program unique from other programs that offer mentorship?
- Professionals from the YMCA mentor college students
- Student Leaders (Jr's and Sr's) Peer Mentor
- Work study, volunteer opportunities
- Career panels and Learn and Build your network events created for Y CAP
A Recent U of M study looking at college students engaged off campus (in the community) showed UY participants had higher levels of
- Credit completion
- GPA's
- Retention in college
Y Collegiate Achievers Program is for Undergraduate college students looking for
-A diverse and inclusive community where all can thrive
-Students interested in becoming a peer mentor (Jr's and Sr's)
-Students who would like to receive a peer mentor
-Opportunities to develop personal and professional leadership skills (i.e. Learn to Network event, career panels)
-Opportunities to volunteer and/or serve youth
-Non-profit experience - philanthropy, business, data, service, leadership - making a difference!