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About iMentor
Industries
Social Impact
Education
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1999
Overview
iMentor connects first-generation college students with college-educated mentors to help them navigate higher education and career planning. The organization operates in New York City and Chicago, focusing on providing personalized support to students who face unique challenges as the first in their families to attend college. iMentor stands out by specifically targeting underserved communities and demonstrating success, with 74% of its students enrolling in college compared to 54% nationally. Its goal is to bridge the opportunity gap for these students through mentorship and support funded by donations, grants, and corporate partnerships.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- iMentor's 25th anniversary boosts visibility and fundraising opportunities for future growth.
- New leadership appointments may introduce innovative strategies to expand iMentor's impact.
- Partnerships with companies like William Blair offer students pathways to high-demand careers.
What critics are saying
- Relying on donations and grants may lead to financial instability during economic downturns.
- Competition from other mentoring programs could limit iMentor's growth and reach.
- Scaling personalized mentorship programs is challenging due to high mentor demand and training needs.
What makes iMentor unique
- iMentor focuses on first-generation college students, a niche underserved by many programs.
- The organization integrates technology to enhance mentor-mentee relationships and program scalability.
- iMentor partners with schools and nonprofits to provide tailored mentoring solutions nationwide.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Hybrid Work Options
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
Company News
"Celebrating 25 years of iMentor’s transformative power of mentorship as a force for good," Dr. Heather Wathington, CEO Post this"This week we celebrate 25 years of iMentor's transformative power of mentorship as a force for good. Our research-backed methods harness the power of tech to enable one-on-one relationships that support first-generation students and students of color on their journeys to college and beyond," says Dr. Heather D. Wathington, CEO, iMentor. "Mentoring offers the promise of social transformation, but we can only deliver on this promise if we reach every student and community in need
Additionally, iMentor received a $2M grant from PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc. in 2023, awarded to help implement an innovative, new curriculum on career exploration and social capital skill-building.
iMentor welcomes new Chief External Officer Ellen Moncure Wong.
The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology is one of the 11 New York City Public Schools partnering with iMentor for the 2023-2024 school year, for which special programming and curriculum kicks off in the fall.
When Lana first joined iMentor she didn't have any expectations.
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About iMentor
Industries
Social Impact
Education
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1999
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