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National Mentoring Resource Center

Mentoring

The Mentoring Special Feature provides access to federal and federally-funded publications and online resources related to mentoring youth.

Strengthening Connections

Mentoring Youth During a Pandemic

Youth mentoring relies on the power of human connections.  Maintaining those connections in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic may be challenging, but it is an important and worthwhile effort.  As President Trump said, “Mentors serve not only as role models for young people but also as an inspiration to dream big and pursue any goal—regardless of circumstance.”

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