We recently decided to shift our language from internship to mentorship. Part of listening well means that we also listen to the feedback of grant-makers and foundations. There appeared to be a disconnect between what we are doing because of the word “internship.” We were able to identify that the word “internship” associated us with growing our staff by using interns . . . . And that’s not at all what we do or what our program is. Although we do have interns, our mentorship program is so much more! So collectively as a staff, along with our youth and board, we decided to call it a mentorship program and officially name it: The Collective.
Why The Collective?
Because together we can smash big goals, and honestly this mentorship program is only successful with the partnership of other creatives and entrepreneurs. So as a collective we learn and grow while sharing and amplifying the stories that collectively impact us and weigh ever so heavy on our hearts!
POTTERY FIELD TRIP
We had so much fun at our pottery field trip! We were able to bring a group of 8 teens to Gnarware Studio located in Pilsen, in which their staff led us through a pottery workshop. Our teens had so much fun! We look forward to being able to host more field trips in the future!
