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True2U mentor Patrick Gannon works with a group of students during a True2U event

Why I Mentor: Patrick Gannon

January is #NationalMentoringMonth, and to celebrate we’re sharing the stories of local mentors who are helping to guide the next generation. In this guest blog, Patrick Gannon – a #True2U mentor working with Cleveland Metropolitan School District 8th...

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Two True2U mentors lead an exercise in front of a classroom

Mentors Matter

January is #NationalMentoringMonth, a time to reflect on the significant impact mentors have on young people. Why does mentoring matter? The positive effects are clear:Young adults who face an opportunity gap but have a mentor are:55% more likely to be...

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WIRE-Net instructor helps students work on motor

December Grant Highlights

Happy holidays! We’re ending the year on a great note, with a number of grants to organizations serving residents of Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. Here are just a few highlights from December’s grants:$95,562 to WIRE-Net, a local manufacturing sector...

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