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Serve Colorado - Governor's Commission on Community Service & The Youth Mentoring Collaborative are partnering together to host the first-ever Colorado Mentoring Symposium, "Best Practices In Youth Mentoring." We have an exciting day of cutting edge presenters. We will also engage in a facilitated discussion around the creation of a Colorado Mentoring Partnership similar to 22 other states led by our keynote speaker, Dr. Susan Weinberger. All established mentoring programs, folks thinking about creating a mentoring program, and anyone in youth development are encouraged to attend. This will be an excellent way to network, learn about the latest research in mentoring, and band together to promote mentoring in Colorado. Schedule of Events: 8-9am - Registration & Continental Breakfast 9am - Opening Remarks from Lt. Governor Garcia 9:30-10:45 - Breakout Session #1 (Executive Director and Program Staff Track - see below) 11-12:15 - Breakout Session #2 (Executive Director and Program Staff Track - see below) 12:30-1:45 - Lunch and Keynote Speaker 2-3:30 - Facilitated Discussions and Breakout Sessions 3:45-4pm - Closing and Door Prizes **We hope to see all mentoring programs from around the state at the Symposium. There is generous scholarship money available upon request so that everyone can make it! Keynote Speakers Dr. Susan Weinberger - keynote
 Dr. Weinberger (aka. "Dr. Mentor") has been recognized for her expertise in establishing, maintaining, and evaluating school and community-based mentoring programs and school-to-work initiatives. Her work has been published widely and the program she designed has been replicated in more than 40 States, as well as in Bermuda and Canada.  Lt. Governor Garcia - opening remarks
The Lt. Governor is spear-heading the "Literacy Matters Campaign" to ensure that every child receives a top-notch education and is a successful reader by the end of the third grade. To read more about this movement, click on the Lt. Governor's webpage: www.colorado.gov. |
