Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County Expands Program Options

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County (BBBSLC) is excited to announce a host of new and exciting programs to benefit children and youth this fall! In addition to the traditional one-on-one mentoring delivered in the community and as part of a School Lunch Buddies program, BBBSLC is offering the BIG Futures Career and College Readiness Mentoring Program to high schoolers and college freshmen, as well as the Pathways to Success Youth Mentoring, Tutoring and Family Engagement Program to children and youth ages 6 – 18. To learn more or enroll in any of these programs call (440) 277-6541 or visit BBBSLC at BigLorainCounty.org.

BIG Futures Career and College Readiness Mentoring and Community Support Program

Funded by the Ohio Department of Education, BIG Futures matches teens beginning in the ninth grade with working or retired adults with a focus on helping teens envision, plan for, and realize success after high school. Whether the teen intends to go to college, trade school, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military, the mentor helps to empower the teen through guidance, friendship and encouragement. BBBSLC is partnering with the Lorain County Joint Vocational School, four Lorain County high schools, the military, safety services, businesses, manufacturers, health care institutions, and Lorain County Community College. A career-focused readiness curriculum is delivered, along with fun and exciting group outings, activities and opportunities for scholarships, internships, apprenticeships and possible job placement.

Pathways to Success Youth Mentoring, Tutoring and Family Engagement Program

The Pathways to Success Youth

Mentoring, Tutoring and Family Engagement Program funded by Lorain County Job and Family Services, the Lorain County Commissioners, and other funders, is an in-person youth and parent development program to increase academic achievement outcomes among eligible children and youth ages 6 – 18, and assist parents in implementing strategies to help their children with homework and prioritize learning at home. The program includes biweekly one-on-one mentoring, group activities, twiceweekly tutoring, bi-weekly family