What is GoodGuides? Goodwill GoodGuides® is a national mentoring program that is meant to help youth build career plans and skills, and prepare for school completion, postsecondary training and productive work. The purpose of Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc. is to provide vocational services and employment opportunities for people with barriers to employment. The program is designed for youth between the ages of 12 and 17 who are at risk for making harmful choices such as dropping out of school or are at risk for delinquency or joining the juvenile justice system. The goal is to support youth in making positive choices, contributing to the community and exploring healthy career options. This project was supported by Grant No. 2011-JU-FX-0200 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. For over 40 years Goodwill IndustriesKnoxville, Inc. has provided job training and employment services to disabled and disadvantaged citizens in our 15 county service delivery area. Over the years, the staff has expanded from six or seven, to more than 460 in 2013. Client services have expanded from serving less than 75 disabled individuals annually, to more than 5,200 during 2013. The GoodGuides® mentoring program of Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc. is part of a national initiative by Goodwill Industries International® funded with a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Goodwill GoodGuides® For more information: www.gwiktn.org 865.588.8567 Strengthening Lives, Families and Communities Through Youth Mentorship Join GoodGuides® Goodwill GoodGuides® is a national mentoring program for young people between the ages of 12 and 17 who want to prepare for success. We are currently seeking mentors and mentees. Join the Goodwill® GoodGuides® mentoring program today! As a mentee, you will: • • • • • Work with a trusted adult or peer mentor. Develop your education and career goals. Talk about daily challenges. Create your pathway to success. Make friends and have fun! As a mentor, you will: Who should be a mentor? • GoodGuides™ mentors are of strong moral character, dependable, truly like adolescents, and are willing to commit at least one year to helping a young person or group of young people uncover and develop similar characteristics. They are good listeners, encouraging, supportive, flexible, patient, tolerant, and respectful of individual differences. • • • • Help prepare youth for good jobs and careers Empower young people to make positive decisions and future career choices. Contribute to the well-being and capabilities of youth. Offer encouragement and guidance to youth in your community. Experience the joy of volunteering and making a difference in the lives of others. Volunteer today and help a young person realize his or her full potential while expanding your own worldview. Peer mentors must be at least 16 years of age, and adult mentors must be 18 years of age or older to volunteer. Take charge! Make positive decisions, get encouragement and guidance, and prepare for a good job and career. Find out how Goodwill GoodGuides® will help you stay on a pathway to opportunity and success! Learn more! Sign up! If you or someone you know could benefit from being a mentee, or if you’d like to sign up as a mentor, call 865.588.8567 or visit us online at www.gwiktn.org to get more information or fill out an application.