A new way to lead and mentor
Be(A)Part is a youth-led mentoring program in Connecticut.
Our mission is to reduce barriers to make college and career pathways accessible for Waterbury youth.
Here’s how we measure our impact:
70
youth provided high-impact mentorships and internships
85%
of youth participants and volunteers are female or students of color
15
educational and social justice workshops hosted with 800+ attendees
Youth must be part of the solution.
Founded in response to COVID-19, Be(A)Part or “BAP” is partnership between youth, community, and professionals in Connecticut. We believe all young people should have what they need to participate, succeed, and rebuild.
FEATURED EVENT
Activism to Action Panel
DECEMBER - After engaging in three months of BAP programing, our first high school cohort co-planned a webinar for their peers about big and small steps youth can take to make real change. They got help from college-aged mentors from Yale, UConn, and Wesleyan. Panelists included experienced volunteers and activists, a college professor, and the president of Black Lives Matter Connecticut.
What we do
We partner
with networks of young adult leaders on college campuses; they lead programming and mentor high school students who also want to make lasting positive change.
We provide resources and training
that transform the lives of young people in Waterbury, ensuring a better life for themselves, their families, and our community.
We bring people together
with a unique program that reaches young people through (1) Community Conversations (2) Near Peer Mentoring, and (3) Interview Placement.
Our programs
Community Conversations
We provide free virtual workshops, by young people for young people, about important topics like racial equity, community development, and career counseling.
Near Peer Mentoring
We pair students with trained mentors and teach college-and career-readiness skills like resume writing, interviewing, and personal statement writing.
Interview Placement
We work with local nonprofits, employers, and schools to connect youth with volunteer, internship, and job interviews.
Some of our partners and collaborators
What people are saying.
“BAP has shown me that you are never too young to be a leader and help your community.”
— Simrin K., 9th grader from Shelton, CT
“BAP has given me skills and resources to make positive change in my life.”
— Kyla K., 11th grader from New Haven, CT
“BAP connected me with a mentor from my community, and helped me make new friends.”
— Owen S., 10th grader from Waterbury, CT
Spreading a little hope…
Join Us!
Be (A)Part of something big, something hopeful.
…and earn volunteer service hours, college credit, or a stipend in the process!
(Talk about win-win.)