The focus is to inspire, relate, enrich, and bring adults and students together in a community partnership, which can create a lasting beneficial effect on the lives of young people. - Mentors and students meet once or twice each month for 3-4 hours total - Mentoring is about dedication, so a yearlong commitment is required - Mentors will meet with their students to share hobbies, recreational activities, and perhaps a glimpse of the mentor's work environment - Goal setting, life skill development, encouragement and guidance should be at the heart of each mentoring relationship