MCR Pathways is designed to help young people unlock their potential. The mentoring programme is proven to increase young peoples’ confidence, identify aspirations and to create positive relationships with their peers, all whilst supporting their progression onto a positive destination after leaving school.
MCR Pathways and Mentor Coordinator
MCR Pathways, standing for Motivation, Commitment and Resilience, believes that “Talent is everywhere – but opportunity is not.” That’s why the programme matches young people with a volunteer mentor who meets with them in school, once a week, to offer guidance, encouragement and a listening ear.
● In Years 7 & 8 our full-time MCR Pathways Coordinator runs weekly group work sessions for selected students, covering topics such as relationship building and teamwork, resilience, and health and wellbeing.
● In Years 9 to 11 young people on the programme progress to being matched with their own 1:1 volunteer mentor from the local community, based on their interests and career aspirations, in order to help them realise their skills and discuss future aspirations.
The Mentors meet with their student once a week and commit to at least one full academic year of mentoring, with the aim of the student and mentor relationship continuing until the student leaves school. In being part of the MCR programme, we believe students will receive the additional encouragement and support they need to help them maximise their potential throughout their time at Lift Unity City.
If you would like to become a mentor or know anyone that could help shape a young person's future please register your interest here: https://mcrpathways.org/become-a- mentor/
Mentors spend an hour each week listening to and encouraging a young person in their school. The relationship that develops is what makes the difference.
Ms Gibbons is our dedicated in-school MCR Pathways Co-ordinator, responsible for supporting mentors and mentees throughout the programme. She is your first point of contact if you’d like to get involved, ask questions, or learn more about mentoring at Lift Unity City.
Lift Unity City
Ormesby Road
Middlesbrough
Cleveland, TS3 8RE
