Connecting Students and the CommunityAviano High School , Italy The purpose of the Mentorship Program at Aviano High School is to create an organized way to provide assistance to students in the areas of career exploration and academic enrichment. Volunteers meet with students for sixty to ninety minutes per week in one-on-one mentoring sessions and support activities that aim to improve students' ability to make successful transitions from high school to college. The goals of the program are: assist students in achieving personal career and educational goals; provide positive role models to students; increase parent involvement in education; educate students on career and college options; increase student self-esteem and desire to achieve their goals; and increase base involvement in the educational system. More... Frank O'Gara, District Contact for Partnerships (044) 451-8460 Type 6 | High School | Careers and Postsecondary Planning |