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Men of Color Mentorship Program

TMCC's Men of Color Mentorship Program (MOC) aims to motivate underrepresented high school sophomores and juniors to attend college. Men of Color Logo

Program Goals

The goal of MOC is to educate students and their families about different career paths and college opportunities. Students will be provided with a mentor who will assist the mentee from their sophomore or junior year in high school up until their successful matriculation to college.

MOC currently recruits 10–20 sophomores and juniors each year from each partner high school and hopes to continue assisting students and their families navigate the secondary and postsecondary education system.

Men of Color Mentorship Program

MOC Partner Schools

  • Galena High School
  • Hug High School
  • North Valleys High School
  • Reed High School
  • Wooster High School

Eligibility

  • Sophomores or Juniors from partner high schools with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.
    • Students with GPA lower than 2.0 can be conditionally accepted to the program.
  • Students who identify as underrepresented males.
    • African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino, Native American or any other underrepresented identity (i.e. students in transition, low-income or first-generation students).
  • Students must show an interest in continuing their education after high school.

Students on the Path to Success!

TMCC's Men of Color Mentorship Program (MOC) aims to motivate underrepresented high school students to graduate high school & attend college.  The goal of MOC is to educate students and their families about different career paths and college opportunities. Students are matched with a mentor who assists the mentee during sophomore year up until college matriculation.

Program Requirements

  • MOC students are required to meet with their mentor a minimum of three times each semester.
    • Fall Semester: August–December
    • Spring Semester: January–June
  • Admitted MOC students are required to attend the following annual events:
    • Men of Color Summit (Fall Semester)
    • End of the Year Celebration (Spring Semester)
  • Students must maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA.
  • Complete community service twice during the academic year.

Student Benefits

  • Students will be paired with an experienced mentor who will help guide them through their education pathway from sophomore year in high school up until matriculating to college.
  • Parents, families and students will learn about the college admission process, financial aid opportunities, choosing a major, career exploration and the benefits of attaining a postsecondary education.
  • Free Jump Start Dual Credit program classes. 
  • Contingent upon funding, social events (i.e. camping trips outside of Reno-Sparks, Need 2 Speed, bowling)

Applications for admissions to the Men of Color Mentorship Program are available August–October each year.

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact us.