StreetWise Partners drives career mobility for adults from under-served communities by pairing them with corporate mentors who help strengthen professional fluency, build confidence, and expand networks. Through our comprehensive mentoring, career coaching, and job placement program, job seekers gain the skills, social capital, and self-trust needed to achieve financial stability through meaningful employment.
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StreetWise Bridge is our flagship mentoring program that empowers adults with professional skills, confidence, and social capital to launch lasting careers. The 13-week experience blends facilitated group sessions with weekly one-on-one mentor support, helping job seekers:
Commitment:
Participants meet weekly for 2-hour facilitated sessions and connect with their mentors regularly for individualized support.
Mentor Role:
Corporate volunteers attend six sessions over the 13-week cycle and meet one-on-one with their mentee weekly by phone or Zoom to offer feedback, guidance, and professional insight.
Focus Areas:
Resume development, LinkedIn optimization, mock interviews, networking, career clarity, confidence-building, and real-time job search strategy.
Schedule of Program Cycles
Mentee Eligibility
Adult job seekers (18-65) who:
Mentor Eligibility
Corporate and community volunteers who:
StreetWise Partners is a workforce development organization committed to helping adults from under-served communities secure meaningful employment and achieve long-term career success. Our mentoring and career coaching program supports job seekers as they build confidence, strengthen job search skills, and expand their professional networks. We partner with corporate volunteers who provide personalized guidance throughout a structured 13-week program grounded in a high-touch curriculum that prepares participants to navigate today’s job market.
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