programs

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For the past 2 years I have watched my middle school students grow up to be adults. As they enter high School and continue the YEAH program, I see them mature so much! They take on leadership roles not just within YEAH but in their schools and local communities. I could not be more proud of them and more honored to be part of their lives. -- Viktoriya Safris (YEAH mentor)

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If there ever was a time to share your business expertise with the community, it is now. If there ever was a place to do that, it is here, at Haas, joining our network of YEAH volunteers helping underserved youth pursue the rewards of higher education.

Programs at a Glance

YEAH Program	After School Business Clubs	Saturday Business Academy	Springboard Leadership Program

Skills Taught	Basic business skills, teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving, PowerPoint/Word/Excel skills, public speaking and opportunity recognition.	Basic business skills, teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving, PowerPoint/Word/Excel skills, public speaking and opportunity recognition.	Leadership, College readiness, financial literacy and business etiquette skills.

Mentor Responsibilities	Learn curriculum and teach the principles to groups of middle school students	Show up on time. Be a positive role model. Have at least a basic understanding of business principles and/or youth development.	Show up on time. Be a positive role model. Have at least a basic understanding of business principles and/or youth development. Commit to spending time following up with students during the weeks between sessions.

Mentor Requirements	Have an interest in mentoring our local youth. Attend at least 80% of the sessions.	Have an interest in mentoring our local youth. Attend at least 80% of the sessions.	Have an interest in mentoring our local youth. Attend at least 80% of the sessions.

Mentor Time Commitment	3:30-5:30 on either Monday/Wednesdays or Tuesday/Thursdays at the partner middle school campuses	3-6 hours/month on Saturdays	3-6 hours per month in Saturday Sessions and 1 hour per week for contacting and following up with students

Meeting Time	3:30-5:30 on either Monday/Wednesdays or Tuesday/Thursdays at the partner Middle School campuses	Freshmen 8:30am-noon Sophomores noon-3:30pm	Alternating Saturday Mornings: 9:00am-12 noon during the school year.

Location	Five east bay middle school campuses.	Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley	Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley

Duration of Program	Volunteer for the entire school year, usually from October-May.	Volunteer for the entire school year, usually from October-May.	Volunteer for the entire school year, usually from October-May.

Mentor Application	volunteer.pdf	volunteer.pdf	volunteer.pdf

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