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What is Your Why Inc.
 

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Empower | Transform | Inspire 

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Our Mentorship Program

At What Is Your Why (W.I.Y.Y), we are dedicated to guiding and nurturing young minds through a robust mentorship program. Our unique approach pairs promising 6th to 8th graders with high-achieving high school students from the NYC metropolitan area.

What Is Your Why (W.I.Y.Y) INc. 

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Our Approach

Our mentorship program is designed to empower young students to reach their full potential and achieve academic success. We provide a supportive and enriching environment that fosters personal growth and development.

JOIN THE W.I.Y.Y Family 

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey? Enroll in our mentorship program today and unlock a world of opportunities for personal and academic growth.

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RESOURCES 

We offer a range of programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing learning, building confidence, and fostering leadership skills in young stdents. Discover the possibilities with What Is Your Why (W.I.Y.Y).

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WHAT'S GOING ON 

Explore the latest news, events, and success stories from our mentorship program. Stay connected with What Is Your Why (W.I.Y.Y) and be inspired by the achievements of our young participants.

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Why the W.I.Y.Y Mission Matters!

At-risk young adults with a mentor are 29 % more likely to hold a leadership position in a club, sports team, school council, or another group 

Source: Source: The Mentoring EffectYoung People’s Perspectives on the Outcomes and Availability of Mentoring

Less than 3% of foster youth graduate from college

Source: Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals

 76 percent% of at-risk young adults who had a mentor aspire to enroll in and graduate from college

Source: The Mentoring EffectYoung People’s Perspectives on the Outcomes and Availability of Mentoring

over 70% of people credit mentoring as crucial to their career success.

Source: Deloitte Development  "The Millennial Survey 2016"

Only about 50% of foster youth graduate from high school, compared to 84% of their peers.

Source: Casey Family Program 

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