IYT Mentor Fellowship

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IYT Mentor Fellowship

The transition from college to career is the perfect time to build your legacy. Our Mentor Fellowship leverages the power of near-peer mentorship, connecting you with students in grades 6-12 who need your voice, your experience, and your guidance.

Why join the Fellowship?

  • Supercharge your Resume: Gain high-level leadership experience that sets you apart in a competitive job market.

  • Launch your Career: This is the ultimate jumpstart, especially for those entering Education, Child Psychology, Social Work, or Nonprofit Leadership.

  • Be the Blueprint: Show the next generation of young men of color what’s possible by being the mentor you once needed.

“My experience being a Mentor helped me better understand myself…

…I’m very grateful for the opportunity because I developed so much of my professional experience here at IYT.”

— Jefferey Vongkeo, IYT Mentor

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  • The IYT Mentor Fellowship is a year-long opportunity to work directly with IYT Brothers in our College Academy (grades 6-12) or College Completion (higher education) programs.

  • As an IYT mentor you’re responsible for being the blueprint and helping 25-50 IYT Brothers as they navigate 6th-12th grade and beyond. You’ll work alongside them, helping students crush their college applications and secure financial aid, and lead workshops on civic engagement, life skills, and various IYT Brotherhood activities.

    You’ll also connect the dots, keeping parents in the loop and bridging the gap between home and school.

  • Ideal candidates are passionate about social justice and equity in education, can vibe with teenagers and command a room, organized enough to handle data (we use Salesforce, but don’t worry we’ll teach you!), and can commit to the mission Mon-Fri and 1-2 Saturdays a month. The Fellowship is especially valuable if you’re about to graduate (or just did) from college, and you’re looking to gain the type of experience hiring managers absolutely LOVE to see on a resume.

    Same goes for anyone studying or interested in a career in Education, Psychology, or a related field.

  • If awarded the IYT Mentor Fellowship, in addition to a bi-weekly stipend you’ll receive medical benefits (if eligible), access to mental health workshops, student loan relief (defer your loans while serving and earn the Segal Education Award to pay them off), flexible hours, professional development opportunities, and access to our powerful, nationwide network of program Alumni to help jumpstart your career. Upon successful completion of the service term (one year), you’ll also receive a monetary educational award.

    Last but not least, the Fellowship offers the transformational experience of serving your community, and seeing the direct impact of your efforts. Invest in your future self, and be the blueprint you needed at that age.

  • Absolutely! Our biggest priority is finding people with a values alignment who will be the best possible mentors for IYT Brothers.

  • Head to our Careers page to view open Fellowship opportunities in your area.

Learn about the Mentor Fellowship Experience

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Four students sitting at a table, writing on paper with pens, attentively engaged in classroom activities, with a teacher assisting one student.

“The mission of IYT in itself made me want to become a Mentor. It was a breath of fresh air to be surrounded by likeminded people who are passion about working to end systemic oppression on the basis of race and gender.”

— Sophia Barcenas, IYT Mentor

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A young African American male student with a backpack, standing next to an adult man with a shaved head and a beard, wearing a blue button-up shirt and beige pants, holding a chair. They are in a room with various posters and a large motivational quote on the wall. The quote reads, "Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today." - Malcolm X. The scene appears to be in an educational or community center setting.
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“Being a mentor keeps me grounded, it humbles me.”

“It gives me a glimpse into a world where there’s so much intelligence, brilliance, and talent that runs the risk of going unnoticed.”

— Analisa Brown, IYT Mentor

Ready to invest in your future self?

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