The mission of this mentorship program is to improve the quality of life in Omaha by

helping our youth to be Respectful, Responsible and Ready to Lead. In collaboration

OmahaCARES join efforts with the Nebraska Ivy Foundation, the Bobby Byars Foundation along with Partnerships 4 Kids (P4K) to achieve our mission through Mentoring and Education programs like its Rising Stars and Wellness Circles sessions. Mentor Navigators and P4K Staff provide a positive impact on mentees’ self-esteem, helping them to become the respectful and responsible leaders that aid in their leadership development. Rising Stars aims to serve Black, female students at Omaha Metro Schools. This partnership between the aforementioned organizations and Omaha Metro Schools. “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens,” a structured conversation will help to introduce topics that can assist in ensuring academic and social success for the young women. The cohorts meet once a month volunteer mentors.

North High School will provide:

• Black female students

• A space at North High School to facilitate the Rising Star programming.

• Students from North High School will meet at one site/ designated school area.

• Designated staff member to be on-site contact.

• Collaborative entities (P4K, Bobby Byars Foundation, NCNW, NIF) will:

• Engage in real-time sessions/conversations lead P4K staff, volunteers and/or mentors.

• Complete background screening on all P4K staff, members, and/or mentors.

• This pre-screening will be completed in accordance with the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring through Mentor Nebraska

• Provide Rising Star programming once a month on the 2nd Wednesday of the month - Starting Wednesday, October 18, 2023, and ending May 15, 2024

• Provide Rising Star programming and a lunch from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm each session.