The Jim Moran Foundation partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters to implement School to Work Program
The Jim Moran Foundation recently awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc. $80,000 for the “School to Work” Program. The continued partnership with The Jim Moran Foundation enables Palm Beach County youth to receive this valuable opportunity.
Over the next two years, The Jim Moran Foundation grant will allow more than 55 youth to participate in this unique career exploration and mentoring program that offers real life skills, such as: resume writing, interviewing skills, basic computer skills, finance/budgeting, job search strategies, teambuilding and leadership skills. Interactive workshop lessons are taught by local business guest speakers who volunteer their time to teach the next generation vital career skills. The program will prepare youth for college, the workforce and beyond. While participating in the program, youth will be matched with a business mentor, take college tours and set goals for their future. Because of The Jim Moran Foundation’s commitment to their education, Palm Beach County high school students are expanding their worldview. These empowered youth are gaining a sense of purpose and vision to reach their brightest potential.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc.
Big Brothers Big Sisters believes that all youth can achieve their full potential. Our Mission is to “Create and support one to one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.” Mentoring truly empowers youth and strengthen communities. Positive mentoring relationships have a direct and measurable impact on children’s lives. Nationally, youth who participate in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs are more confident in their schoolwork performance, able to get along better with their families, 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs, 27% less likely to begin using alcohol, and 52% less likely to skip school. Locally, Big Brothers Big Sisters served 590 youth last year with similar positive outcomes. Across all programs mentored youth were engaged and more confident in their academic performance, showed improvement in avoidance of risky behaviors able to get along better with their peers and families, and began to set goals and take action steps toward their future.
About The Jim Moran Foundation
Founded by automotive pioneer Jim Moran, the mission of The Jim Moran Foundation is to improve the quality of life for the youth and families of Florida through the support of innovative programs and opportunities that meet the ever-changing needs of the community. The Foundation has invested more than $135 million in education, elder care, family strengthening, after school and youth transitional living initiatives since its inception in 2000 with efforts currently focused in Broward, Palm Beach and Duval counties. Through a long-term grant agreement, The Foundation’s significant funders are JM Family Enterprises, Inc., and its subsidiaries, including Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC.
