Established in 2020, the Strive Mentorship Program aims to foster meaningful connections between college students, with a special emphasis for those enrolled in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), with experienced industry professionals in the following sectors:
Sports
Entertainment
Media
Technology
Venture Capital
The interactive program will allow mentees and mentors to discuss a range of topics, from career and professional goals, experiences in the workplace, building their leadership skills, to identifying strengths and weaknesses. Through facilitated sessions, both mentors and mentees will have a chance to cultivate strong relationships, ultimately providing the opportunity to learn and grow.
Strive Pillars
Social Justice Advancing equality and justice in the United States. Strive will partner with organizations to raise awareness, educate & take direct action toward meaningful reform and progress.
• 2022 Focus Area: Voting Access
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Economic Justice Creating and driving more economic opportunities for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, AAPI & other underrepresented communities. Strive will partner with organizations that address and support innovative solutions that focus on diverse leadership pipelines, the racial wealth gap & other economic inequities in this nation.
• 2022 Focus Area: Career Access
Sports Participation Increasing access to sports participation for communities of color, women, the transgender community & other underrepresented communities. Strive will partner with grassroots organizations to lower barriers to entry and promote equitable opportunities to learn, play & participate in sports.
• 2022 Focus Area: Youth Sports Access