The Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP) is a high-tech, career-focused mentoring program for youth involved with or at risk of becoming involved with the juvenile justice system.

RAMP Outcomes

• increases student enrollment in school
• improves school attendance
• improves social support and competencies
• maintains low criminal offense rates

RAMP Youth

• assess and explore their own career interests,
• develop a plan and set goals for their transition,
• create a resource map of their community’s high-tech industries,
• gain workplace soft skills,
• build resume-writing and interviewing skills,
• interact with employers and experience a variety of work settings,
• give and receive peer support,
• take advantage of group and personal leadership opportunities,
• design and build a high-tech-related team project, and
• most importantly… have fun!

To enroll your student, fill out the RAMP form on this page.

RAMP Mentors

• 21+ in age (if interested but under 21, contact us for more information)
• Complete an interview with the RAMP Coordinator
• Commit to 4 hours of mentoring per month for 12 consecutive months
• Complete introductory and quarterly training with the RAMP Coordinator
• Be a caring individual who relates well to young people with or without disabilities!

To become a mentor, fill out the RAMP form on this page.

The RAMP Model

The RAMP model uses a combination of group, peer, and individualized mentoring to promote the successful transition of all youth, including those with disabilities, to employment, continued learning opportunities, and independent living. RAMP builds on existing efforts by schools and employers and taps into the experience of its mentors to help students find viable paths for their future. Each youth meets regularly one-on-one with a mentor to develop and implement an Individualized Mentoring Plan (IMP).