Have you ever wondered how you and your business could give back to the community and help local youths, all while furthering your mission statement? If so, a mentoring program may be exactly what you're looking for. Participating in one of these programs can also help your business. Here are just a few ways your business can benefit. 

3 Benefits of Partnering With Community Organizations to Provide Mentoring

1. Community Support

For centuries, apprenticeships and mentoring programs have been used around the world to show younger generations the ropes in various industries. While this certainly benefits a business by helping it carry on its work for years to come, it has an even more direct and powerful impact on the business's local community. Namely, mentorship programs prepare large numbers of youths for adulthood, careers, and fulfilling lives. When a child has access to a mentor, they are more likely to continue their education and secure a good job. This, in turn, brings more money and stability to a community and helps prop up the very businesses offering mentorship.

2. Better Resources

When your business partners with a local organization to develop a mentorship program, you get access to that organization's resources within the community, including their client base, their expertise, and their facilities. This helps the mentoring process go more smoothly from start to finish. Instead of having to reach out to the community and build a base from scratch, your partner organization can supply you with interested candidates. They can also offer spaces to hold events and meet your business's new mentees. 

3. Reputation Development 

Giving back to your community is always a worthwhile endeavor, but it also directly benefits your business. People will know that you're involved in the mentoring program, and the program's success will help build your reputation in the community. This can lead to an increased customer base, improved faith in your operations, and more business opportunities. 

If your business would like to start a mentorship program, reach out to Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley in Dayton, OH. For nearly 65 years, this business has helped build community-based mentorship programs throughout the area. Their efforts have helped thousands of children develop role models and reach their full potential. Learn more about how to become a Big online, and call (937) 220-6850 to ask about enrollment details.