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Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program

Career Focused Mentoring for Youth

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Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP)

Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP)

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. 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. Enroll yourself or your student in the program. Click here to contact us.

Program Impact

Increases student enrollment in school
Improves school attendance
Improves social support and competencies
Maintains low criminal offense rates

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How it Works

The Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program 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).

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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!

RAMP Mentors

21+ in age (if interested but under 21, contact us for more information)
Complete an interview with the RAMP Coordinator
Ability to 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!

MENTOR APPLICATION

Complete the form below to submit your application

Full Name

Date of Birth

Phone Number

Home Street Address

City

State

Zip

Employer (if none please type N/A)

Job Title

Length of Employment

Work Phone Number

Supervisor Name

Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

Yes, I have

No, I have not

Will you agree to a background check?

Yes, I will

No, I will not

Why do you want to be a mentor?

Can you meet with your mentee for 4 hours per month? (Telephone and virtual methods are counted as meetings)

Yes

What times can you meet with your mentee(s)? Check all that apply

During Lunch

After School

After 5:00 PM

Weekends

Regular Business Hours

Do you have any hobbies, special skills, or career knowledge? (please list)

Would you prefer to be matched to youth with a particular career interest, gender, or other attribute? (please list)

Do you have experience working with youth and or youth with disabilities? (please list)

Can you read or speak language in addition to English? (please list)

Reference 1 (Ref 1) Name

Ref 1 Relationship to You

Ref 1 Phone Number

Ref 1 Email

Reference 2 (Ref 2) Name

Ref 2 Relationship to You

Ref 2 Phone Number

Ref 2 Email

Reference 3 (Ref 3) Name

Ref 3 Relationship to You

Ref 3 Phone Number

Ref 3 Email

Where did you hear about us?

Do you agree to let CIL Jacksonville confirm all information listed on this application?

Yes, I agree

No, I do not agree

Do you agree to let CIL Jacksonville conduct a federal and state criminal records check?

Yes, I agree

No, I do not agree

Do you agree to let CIL Jacksonville conduct a federal and state criminal records check?-1

Yes, I agree

No, I do not agree

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