Bill > K00025

This resolution calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim January 2025 as Mentoring Month in New York State, aligning with the national campaign run by MENTOR (a nonprofit organization focused on youth mentoring). The resolution highlights the significant benefits of mentoring, emphasizing its power to close opportunity gaps, particularly for vulnerable and first-generation students. Specifically, it notes that young people with mentors are 55% more likely to be enrolled in college, 81% more likely to participate in extracurricular activities, and 78% more likely to volunteer in their communities. The resolution frames mentoring as a critical tool for supporting historically marginalized populations, developing employees, and creating a more compassionate society by enabling individuals to learn from each other and reach their full potential. By passing this resolution, the legislative body seeks to raise awareness about the importance of mentoring and encourage support for mentorship programs across the state.