The Adult and 4E Achievers program is a multifaceted approach to foster both personal and professional growth among its participants, while also positively impacting the broader community. We're seeking committed, responsible adults who would like to share their personal and professional knowledge, grow their network, and mentor our next generation of leaders.
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Program Mindset & Attitude:
- Committed to Growth – Dedicated to continuous learning, professional development, and self-improvement
- Resilient & Purpose-Driven – Uses challenges as motivation to push forward and uplift others
- Community-Oriented – Values mentorship, succession planning, and sustainable impact
- Legacy-Builder – Strives to create generational wealth, strong networks, and opportunities for future leaders
Engagement in the Program:
- Participates in leadership workshops, career panels, and networking events
- Actively seeks mentorship and is willing to mentor youth and peers
- Uses program resources to develop career strategies and long-term goals
- Leads or contributes to initiatives focused on community development, advocacy, and social impact
- Becomes a key supporter and ambassador for the Achievers program, helping sustain its mission
Professional & Career Aspirations:
- Focused on career advancement, entrepreneurship, or industry leadership
- Open to professional mentorship, networking, and skill-building
- Seeks financial literacy, investment knowledge, and wealth-building strategies
- Committed to professional excellence and making a meaningful impact in their field
Personal Development Goals:
- Strengthening leadership, communication, and advocacy skills Prioritizing mental health and well-being while balancing work and personal life
- Building a strong network of like-minded professionals and changemakers
- Engaging in mentorship, coaching, and community service
An ideal Achiever is an emerging, mid-career professional, an individual entering the workforce, or a college student ready to grow and thrive. While every participant’s journey is unique, the program is designed to help them reach their full potential and create a sustainable path for success. Our Achievers have a passion for personal and community growth, are navigating or have overcome systemic barriers, are eager to elevate their career and leadership potential, or have been exposed to systemic inequities, & may be a college student, working professional, entrepreneur, or career-changer looking for mentorship and guidance.
The ideal Adult or 4E Achiever is dedicated to career success, empowerment, and leadership within their industry and community. They actively mentor and uplift our Youth & Teens, ensuring sustainability and long-term impact. By prioritizing growth, community engagement, and wealth-building, they become changemakers who leave a lasting legacy.
- Orientation - 4 hours (one time)
- Achiever Retreat @ Camp Chingachgook - 21 hours (3 days, 2 nights)
- Mentor up to 5 Achievers - Varied
- "Mentor Link-Up: Tutoring/ Scholarship & College Apps" - 15 hours (2.5 hours monthly)
- Lead one (1) Career Exploration Conversation - 1.5 hours
- Immersion Days - up to 7 hours, once quarterly - 21 hours
- Social Activities - At least 1 per program year - 2 hours
- Professional Development Workshops - 20 hours - 2.5 hours, monthly
TOTAL: Approx. 85 hours
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- Access to Black & Latino Alumni Association
- Access to employment opportunities and relationships with local successful Black and Brown professionals
- Waived membership joiner’s fee
- Certified Network: life-long friendships with Adult Achievers across the nation
- Leadership opportunities and trainings
- Certified community service hours
- And more!
Note: time commitments are minimums, and all Adult Achievers are welcome to do more where they can.
- BECOMING A PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP PRESENTER: Conduct a seminar on a topic such as interviewing skills, dressing for success, money management, college life, self-esteem and other such similar topics. Time Commitment: 2 hours a program year
- HOSTING A JOB SHADOW DAY: Provide a young person with the opportunity to experience a typical workday in your profession. Time Commitment: 1 workday a year
- HOSTING AN INTERNSHIP: Provide a 6–8-week internship experience to our Junior & Senior Achievers. Time Commitment: one or two 6–8-week cycles
- BECOMING A CHAPERONE: Provide adult supervision at a special event. Time Commitment: At minimum 1 special event a program year
- BECOMING A TUTOR: Help a program participant improve his/her academic performance in an area that he/she is finding to be academically challenging. Time Commitment: One hour per week outside of regular student meetings.
- JOINING THE SCHOLARSHIP TEAM: Identify at least three scholarships for college-bound juniors and seniors. Meet quarterly with a small group of college-bound juniors and seniors to assist them with the application process for various scholarships. Plan and execute a scholarship fair for our Junior and Seniors. Time Commitment: 10 hours a program year.
- BE A YOUTH & GOVERNMENT ADVISOR: Provide support to students participating in our Youth & Government program. Time Commitment: Two hours monthly and quarterly District meetings.
- Mentor a Teen and/or a College Achiever: The crux of your volunteer work is mentoring the younger generation. Achievers foster a deep sense of connectedness, network, access, and social-emotional development through their mentor/mentee relationships.
- Career Exploration Conversations: As an Adult Achiever, you are expected to share your professional and educational journeys with our Teen Achievers during the month your industry falls.
- Attendance and Participation at Immersion & Industry Exploration Days: Immersion Days allow us to provide professional development to our Achievers and allow them to explore local colleges, universities, and businesses. Industry Exploration Days are specific and targeted to the students who selected a particular industry. For example, all students who select Human Services will be in their cluster and will have one day in the year to be immersed in everything related to their industry. As an Adult Achiever, you would be a vital part of the day if Human Services is your industry.
- FUNDRAISING: All Adult Achievers are expected to donate, raise, or combine the two for $1000 - $4600. We do this via our giving platform, Givebutter.
- Social Activities with Teen Achievers: Attendance at any Teen Achiever social activity to which you are invited.
- All Achiever Retreat: Attendance at the All Achiever Retreat held at Camp Chingachgook. This is a 3-day/2-night (Friday - Sunday) trip at no cost to the Adult Achiever and is required in order to move forward with the program.
- Professional Development: Attendance at professional development workshops held on the last Wednesday of each month, except for November and December, which will be held on the third Tuesday.
- DEI Capstone: Each Adult Achiever is in a unique position to inspire change in the DEI efforts of their respective places of employment and communities. Each Adult Achievers will complete the capstone project, which will bestow the official title of “Adult Achiever”.