Mentoring/Learning Sessions

Mentoring is at the core of what we do. It was the first program we started when WAGE was founded in 2013, as it fully supports our mission to use education to prevent or end violence against women and girls. Our first inclusive, emotionally-supportive mentoring program that began in Asbury Park for both girls and boys continues today! We have since started remote mentoring programs in India and kicked off our first summer mentoring in Perth Amboy, NJ, in the summer of 2023! We also led a fall mentoring program in Asbury Park in 2023!

Others are in the planning stages in Uganda, Zambia and more! If your school is interested in getting involved, please let us know!

Asbury Park Summer Enrichment Program 

For the past several years, WAGE - International has mentored students in Asbury Park, NJ. In 2022, we were happy to be back in person with an all-new Summer Enrichment Program! The goal of this program, is to create a mentoring partnership in a friendly, supervised environment for students of Asbury Park Middle School within the school premises. Inclusive lesson plans feature role models like Martin Luther King, Jr, Mahatma Gandhi, Malala Yousafzai, Cesar Chavez, and Dorothy Huerta as well as local heroes like musician and Capoeira teacher, Kasey Sanders; educational pioneer, Mariagnes Lattimer; Native American, Cyndy Mosley and Mexican American, Donny Reyes.

I am #smart. I am #creative. I am #powerful. I am #loved. Siarra Morris shared powerful messages to love yourself! Thank you also to Aaron Wilson for sharing his story, his words of wisdom as a veteran and his challenge to the kids to strive for more! Say #affirmations every day! #love #loveyourself #bebold

We’re going to miss Tuesdays too, Braelyn and all your enthusiasm! So glad you enjoyed our mentoring program!

Moving forward, we are hoping to replicate these programs in other school districts who are receptive to supplemental instruction and enrichment. Therefore, we are seeking individuals to mentor and work with children ages 11-14 years. Individuals selected to mentor  will assist and provide enrichment activities centered around continued academic success.  Individuals will also engage youth with learning life skills such as teamwork and leadership as well as the basic education of notable civil rights figures. 

Individuals must be above the age of 18 and are needed in the following areas: 

  • Self-esteem building

  • Stress management skills

  • Tutoring

  • Storytelling

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Computer Skills/Research Skills

  • Self-expression skills through art

Learning/Film Screening Sessions

Starting in 2023, WAGE also added reading sessions and film screenings, starting at the Asbury Park Library in April! We hosted two events—one on April 26 and one on May 5. Please see details below and stay tuned for more upcoming reading sessions and film screenings! We also hosted a film screening of the powerful documentary called “A Journey With a Hope,” which addresses period poverty and shame, at the Asbury Park Library.

 

Financial Literacy

Feeling uncertain about your future, particularly your financial future? WAGE hosted a financial literacy session at the high school in Asbury Park this fall! More to come! If you are interested in being part of these free sessions, please email us!

Also coming are employment and career counseling, self-esteem workshops, learning sessions, book clubs and more!