Program Impact

iMentor Program Evaluation

iMentor uses mentoring to bridge the divide between New York City’s diverse communities so that mentees are better equipped with the skills and resources critical for (1) personal, (2) academic, and (3) career success. Through participating in iMentor, mentees become more hopeful about the possibilities available to them in the future and are more aware of the powers of social change.
iMentor expects: - Each mentor-mentee pair to develop a strong relationship, upholding benchmarks for program participation which include an 85% weekly email frequency and at least 5 in-person meetings between October and June of each program year. - These relationships to produce significant and measurable improvements in mentees' personal, academic, and career growth.

Quick Facts

96% of mentees graduate from High School

89% of mentees enroll in College

94% of mentees think that getting to know each other through iMentor has been a positive experience

93% of mentors would recommend volunteering with iMentor to a friend or co-worker

See iMentor's 2006-2007 Evaluation Highlights.

Program Impact, Outcomes & Evaluation

Below are descriptions of iMentor's outcomes with applicable highlights from the 2006-2007 program evaluation.

Personal Success Through Positive Mentor-Mentee Relationships: Mentees feel better about themselves and their prospects for the future, are more confident meeting new people and interacting in new environments, are more invested in their education and communities, and are more aware of the wide variety of opportunities available to them in New York City.

- 89% of mentees feel that their mentor is someone they can trust and depend on

- 85% of mentees feel that their mentoring relationship has made them more confident interacting with adults

- 81% of mentees feel that iMentor introduced them to opportunities, experiences, and events
that they wouldn't otherwise have access to

Academic Success Through College Preparation: Mentees are more informed about college options and requirements, are better equipped with skills critical to college admission and academic success, and are more confident in their ability to succeed at the college level.

- 96% of 2006-07 seniors graduated high school

- 87% of 2006-07 seniors enrolled in college

- 78% of mentees believe that being involved with the iMentor program has made them a better
student

- All mentor-mentee pairs write a College Action Plan, work on the mentees’ Student Profile, and research 4 potential colleges as a part of iMentor’s Core Curriculum.

Career Success through Career Preparation: Mentees are better informed about career opportunities and what it takes to be successfully employed in high level jobs, are better equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in these jobs and are more confident in their ability to attain this type of employment.

- 81% of mentees feel more comfortable using computers, email, and other technology after
participation in the iMentor program.

- 77% of mentees believe that being involved with the iMentor program has increased their
chances of getting a good job or internship

- 11 mentees received paid summer internships at prestigious NYC firms, including Advent
Capital, UBS, and Blue Ridge Foundation

- All mentor-mentee pairs write a professional resume and cover letter, and research the mentee’s dream career as a part of iMentor’s Core Curriculum.

Evaluation Procedure

iMentor measures of evaluation include:

Participation Data Tracking: Objectively measures levels of program participation in real-time email frequency and event attendance) for both mentors and mentees.

Pre & Post Evaluations: Measures the effects of the mentoring relationship on mentee skill-building and self-perception, as well as analyzing mentor-mentee perceptions of the program.

- Mentees: Matching pretest and posttest

- Mentors: Post-eveluation

- Teachers: Post-evaluation

- Control Group:Matching pretest and posttest

Partnership with the NYC Department of Education (DOE): During 2006, iMentor partnered with the NYC Department of Education to measure mentees’ GPA, attendance, and graduation rates, both before and after the iMentor program (as compared to a control group).