Why is Mentoring Important?

Mentoring high school students provides a broader foundation that helps increase the understanding and perception of health and healthcare. Mentoring has proven benefits, including inspiring students to expand their options in career paths, increase their academic standings and engage more positively with others.

As a MIKE Mentor, you’ll gain leadership experience and skills in:

• Experience working with youth in priority populations

• Equipping youth with health knowledge and skills to enhance self-advocacy

• Expanding health literacy and public health messaging

• Helping increase diversity in healthcare by introducing career and training options to youth

• and, you’ll enhance your healthcare career portfolio!