MENTOR Announces 2024 National Corporate Mentoring Honor Roll

BOSTON, MA – MENTOR, a key advocate for youth mentoring, unveils the 2024 National Corporate Mentoring Honor Roll, recognizing U.S. corporations for significant mentoring contributions. Initiated in collaboration with First Lady Michelle Obama in 2011, the initiative aims to involve companies in supporting employee engagement as volunteer youth mentors, promoting innovations and strategies for a dynamic workforce.

MENTOR’s CEO, Jermaine Myrie, highlighted the critical role of workplace mentoring in nurturing young people's holistic development, acknowledging the efforts of the 2024 honorees in enhancing youth development. The recognized corporations, including new member Marshalls and longstanding participants EY and JPMorgan Chase & Co., have notably invested resources and employee time in mentoring initiatives.

Carolina Pasaoglu from EY commented on the firm's commitment to mentoring, emphasizing its impact on personal growth, innovation, and community service. MENTOR's research suggests that companies advocating for mentoring see a happier workplace, fostering a culture that benefits professional development and community engagement.