How do you relate to a mentee who has a very different background from your own?  This training is designed to help mentors: 

• Better understand the young people they are working with by addressing the  broad social and environmental issues that impact our urban youth  
•  Learn more about youth identity, culture, and diversity through role playing  
•  Appreciate the impact of their mentee’s familial relationships and social networks  
•  Practice the skills they will need to promote open communication with their mentee  
•  Recognize the impact of poverty on many urban youth and the effects of adolescent development.