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Learn how to be a mentor with tnAchieves

You can help a student have a brighter future by volunteering to be a mentor.

Knoxville — Want to make a difference? You can help a high schooler continue their education with tnAchieve.

TN Promise is looking for mentors for their tnAchieves program. TN Promise offers every high school senior a chance for free tuition to state community and technical colleges.

"tnAchieves was born here in Knoxville 10 years ago, and serves as the model for TN Promise, a last dollar scholarship giving every student the opportunity to go to college," Executive Director Krissy DeAlejandro said.

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This year, they have more than 63,000 students participating and need about 9,000 volunteers to serve as mentors.

The volunteer work only requires one hour a month. Each applicant receives mandatory training and a background check to work with students.

TN ACHIEVES MENTOR APPLICATION

"The heart of the program is our volunteer mentor program that allows students to have a really solid support system as they make transition from high school to college," DeAlejandro said.

If you have a passion for education, she says you are the right fit!

"Our mentors are a game changer for our students, our students are sometimes the first of their family to go to college so having someone to be a resource, encourager, to say we can do this together can be the difference maker for many of our students," DeAlejandro said.

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