Step Forward Academy

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PROGRAMS

Step Forward Academy Mentorship Program

Most programs focus on helping non-workers get jobs, rather than offering assistance to help low-income workers remain employed and advance income and career. Our model is unique because we pair low-income, underemployed and/or unemployed individuals (mentees) with successful professionals who act as mentors and career coaches. Through our 8-step mentorship program, mentees learn the skills they need to maintain a career and family budget. This program ensures that there is a strong pipeline that matches the needs of employers with qualified candidates. Our core program helps map career interests, goals and pathways through the following services: Mentorship: Mentors and mentees will walk through a 8-step program that encompasses time management skills, budgeting, career identification, resume building and mock interviews. Coaching: Coaches provide 1:1 or group coaching regarding a certain industry or help prepare s specific resume or skill development.

Budget
$143,000
Outcomes

The impact of Step Forward Academy is measured by the following objectives:
1: Over 100 individuals have participated in the personality and career assessment portion of the program. (In partnership with truity.com)
2: 100% of mentee graduates have taken personality and career assessment tests.
3: 80% of our mentees have graduated from the program.
4: Mentees are seeing 20-30% income growth 12-18 months after graduating and staying connected with Step Forward Academy.
5: 2 Mentees purchased homes in 2022

CONTACT

Step Forward Academy

92 Argonaut #280
Aliso Viejo, California 92656

Ryan Wong

ryan@stepforwardacademy.org

www.stepforwardacademy.org/