Mentorship
Build relationships with adults who listen, encourage, and offer perspective.
See more possibilities. Step toward them.
Elevate is Thrive’s mentoring program for young women preparing for life after high school. Mentors, guest speakers, and community connections help students explore careers, build confidence, and consider their next steps.
The Elevate experience
What students explore.
Community speakers
Hear from people about their work, experiences, and the choices that shaped their paths.
Career possibilities
Ask questions, explore interests, and get a clearer picture of life after high school.
Mentorship and connection
Guidance for what’s next.
Speakers share their own paths and introduce students to experiences and opportunities in the community. Mentorship gives students space to ask questions and talk through their interests.
Professional guidance
Support for the whole student.
Professional counselor · Rooted & Elevate
Joi McGowan, M.A., LPC
Joi McGowan is Thrive Collective’s professional counselor for Rooted and Elevate and the founder of Amani Counseling & Co. Her work includes counseling, consultation, coaching, and community engagement centered on mental health and wellness.
Visit Amani Counseling & Co.Elevate voices
In their words.
Girls group (Elevate) is a really good club. They help you with a lot of stuff. Anything you need really; school, finding jobs, learning about life and they help you make new friends and feel welcomed and comfortable
I was fortunate enough to be on the sideline (FHS PTSO member) observing and marveling as a need was noticed, passion sparked and The Thrive Collective was created by 3 amazing women. Their drive and enthusiasm was contagious and welcoming. So, it was a no-brainer to get involved as a speaker and mentor! It is a joy teaching and sharing goal-setting and strengths recognition with the girls in the Elevate girls group. But my heart is in the mentor program! I was paired with a darling girl with big dreams and motivation for the future. My role as her mentor was to listen, be interested and provide support as she navigated all the responsibilities and challenges of finishing high school and getting ready for the next phase. It was and is truly my pleasure to check in with her and hear about her life. She is darling and her future is so bright! I’m grateful that she, her family, ALLPS and The Thrive Collective have let me have a small part in it.
The Girls Group at ALLPS has been such an amazing support for these young women. It offers support and encouragement in a safe environment. The girls have gotten many opportunities to connect with different women in the community. It has allowed them to explore careers and help them figure out what they want to pursue after high school. The girls group allows the students to grow, learn and support each other through the guidance of caring mentors. This group has been incredible at ALLPS and offered the students an avenue to gain self confidence and growth through the support of dedicated mentors.
Participation
Taking part in Elevate.
Who it serves
ALLPS High School students
Elevate serves students at ALLPS High School.
Cost
Free for students
There is no cost for students to participate in Elevate.
When it meets
Twice-monthly group meetings
Elevate meets twice a month in a large group. One-on-one mentors meet on a schedule agreed upon by each mentor and mentee.
Getting started
School-based referrals
ALLPS High School counselors and social workers identify and refer students through the school approval process. Elevate does not accept public website sign-ups.
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Share your experience.
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