Mentoring & Positive Youth Development

Welcome to the Youth Outcomes Training Page!

The trainings below will support you as you set goals with your Match Advocate in order to be intentional about helping your Little practice the critical skills necessary for positive youth development. These skills are the 6 C’s – Curiosity, Character, Connection, Caring, Competency, Confidence.

A mentoring relationship is a safe space for Littles to ask questions, make mistakes, try new things and learn in a supportive environment. This dynamic ultimately supports youth to recognize their potential and drive towards their own goals.

6C’s Real Situations and Activities Suggestions

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Mentoring Basics Videos

Mentoring Matters

Mentors have the opportunity to influence youth outcomes and this training explains the crucial role mentors play in supporting youth to thrive.

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Pillars of Mentoring

This training provides research-supported, intentional and organic ways mentors can set goals in order to influence and support youth outcomes.

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Power of Mentoring

This video introduces the 6 C’s and empowers our Bigs, Littles, and Guardians to partner and set goals around supporting positive youth development.

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The 6C’s Videos

Spend less than 5 minutes in each training to learn how you can support your Little’s development in each critical skill.

Character

Because Character is essential in making decisions and following a strong moral compass.

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Curiosity

Because Curiosity drives life-long learning and promotes a growth mindset.

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Caring

Because Caring promotes empathy and sympathy towards others, builds stronger community and empowers kindness across diversity.

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Confidence

Because Confidence supports self-advocacy, resiliency and motivation to reach goals through the inevitable challenges in life.

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Connection

Because Connection fosters relationships built on trust and healthy, collaborative communication.

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Competence

Because Competency brings social consciousness and emotional awareness to the surface, allowing for stronger connections and self-esteem.

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