Thank you to all of the employers and government organizations hosting summer interns, program participants, and mentees.
We know that you are serving as a mentor, role model, nurturer, parental figure in some
cases, career counselor, and most importantly, a listener.
As you support our youth and young adults this summer, know that they may reach out to you for support throughout the year. In some instances, you may be their only support within reach.
Whether you believe it or not, what you represent and who you are (even when you are still developing) is more of a witness to greatness than you think.
Know that you are a model of success, a model of courage, and a model of encouragement to those learning in the summer employment programming spaces.
Keep walking with your head high and be unapologetically committed to supporting each of them. They deserve our best and to know when even we have to reset.
Allow them to see the real side of work, how culture strengthens relationships, and how leaders grow when they support every part of the organization.
Let them see you.