January 2012 – National Mentoring Month
By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger
January 2012 has been proclaimed as National Mentoring Month by President Obama. Our youth will be the future and there are many challenges that confront them in the world today.
Mentors are individuals that give of themselves by sharing their time, knowledge and experiences with an open heart. They set positive examples and are eager to contribute to a brighter future for our children by guiding them towards success in a complex society.
Children need a support network to instill confidence in themselves that they can achieve any goal that they set forth to undertake. Diligence and self-discipline are exceptional qualities that mold our youth into strong and determined individuals.
President Obama is committed to expanding mentorship opportunities across the country. Mentors strengthen the American family. As part of the steadfast commitment to support service members and their loved ones, new mentorship opportunities for children from military families are being funded. Faith and community groups are being engaged to help recruit mentors to guide our youth in education, employment and engaged citizenship.
It’s time to make a powerful and lasting investment in the youth of today which also benefits each community across the United States. If you feel that you have those leadership skills, now is the time to help a child discover the best in themselves.
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