Good Worx

Wednesday, January 07, 2009 3:04 AM

The MTC Program

The MTC Program, created by The Good Worx Foundation, blends all aspects of mentoring into one dynamic and unique program. A combination of mentoring, tutoring, and life skills coaching are what we believe to be the ultimate

strategy to meet each child we work with in his or her own reality. For this reason, The MTC Program is easily adaptable to accommodate any age group. The MTC Program has been integrated into school-based programs on the middle school level and the university level, as well as, remaining a stand-alone program.

School based programs can run as half-year or full-year programs depending on the need. Usually, programs are organized into two portions; academics and life skills, with an optional third component of recreation depending on the age group. There is no specific part for “mentoring” as mentoring occurs throughout every aspect of the program. In academics, students work on homework, school projects, research, or other educational material and receive help from staff whenever necessary. Life skills sessions are theme-based in what our students will recognize as “seminars.” Seminars cover key life skills, troublesome aspects of life and can include any of the following:

All About the Money: A Guide to Finance and Budgeting
Awareness: How to Play it Safe and Sill Have Fun!
Career Planning
Communication Skills
Computers Skills
Decision-Making
Friendship and Peer Pressure: What is a true friend?
Interview Skills and Preparation
Networking
People/Social/Etiquette Skills
Resource Management: Making it Work for You
Resume and Cover-letter Writing
Social Life vs. Academics: Finding the Right Balance
Study Skills
Time Management
Vision and Dreams: Where Do You See Yourself in the Future?

Overall, the goal of The MTC Program is to maximize the development of each student’s full potential and to promote a desire for academics. We hope to convey the importance of academics for future investment, as well as, to provide students with life skills that will better prepare them for the educational, social, and corporate world.