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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 18 UCW OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1, 2022 C u st o m C a teri n g by T w o B r o t h ers Private Romantic Aordable Specializing In: Weddings, Corporate Events, Holiday Parties, Special Banquets & More! eVineNC.com or TwoBrothersCateringNC.com 806 Katie Street Fayetteville NC (O Owen Drive behind O-Reilly's) Custom Catering By:Two Brothers Call us to schedule your next event! Call 910-584-9892 Serving You Since 2004 FTCC's mentoring initiative helping students thrive by RICHARD MCDONALD EDUCATION Are you looking for a way to make a lasting impact in the lives of those who are "up and coming?" Per- haps you are someone, or you might know someone, who could benefit from individuals who have real- life experience in this world. If you fit either one of these categories, then Fayetteville Technical Community College's Minor- ity Male Success Initiative is for you. A statement by one of the most prolific individuals in our great his- tory — Benjamin Franklin — provides the founda- tion for this life-changing program, "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn." In this program, success originates from the pur- poseful, direct interaction that students have with the mentors who walk with them through their life experiences. e Minority Male Success Initiative, or MMSI, is not an ordinary college club — it is a community that fosters holistic development as well as genuine belonging. MMSI's primary mission is to increase the engagement and success rates of students at Fayetteville Technical Community College by way of mentoring through exposure to academic and social/career-based activities and opportunities. Across the FTCC campus, students, as well as faculty and staff, acquaint MMSI with its coined program name, the Y.E.S. Mentoring Initiative (You + Effort = Success). Herein lies the thrust of MMSI — the student exerts the necessary effort to actively engage in the numerous opportunities presented by Y.E.S., resulting in the achievement of personal suc- cesses — both in the classroom and in life. e Y.E.S. Mentoring Initiative provides ser- vices that encourage college, career and character enhancement. In particular, students participate in mentoring and success coaching, college and career planning, tutoring in a wide variety of subjects, opportunities to meet and engage with key campus and community stakeholders, activities that build networking and social skills, and prime access to scholarships. e Y.E.S. Mentoring Initiative hosts workshops throughout the academic year that equip students with the necessary tools for academic achievement, career readiness and life development skills. Previ- ous workshop series have been conducted on "How to Maintain Healthy Relationships — Dating, Mar- riage, Parenting, and Beyond," "Building Positive Rapport with Instructors," and "Mastering Soft Skills and e Workplace Culture." Additionally, Y.E.S. students participate in college tours across the state of North Carolina to assist in the transfer process after they complete their pro- gram of study at FTCC. e Y.E.S. Mentoring Initiative is open to all cur- rent Fayetteville Technical Community College students and all activities are free. As the MMSI Coordinator, the most rewarding as- pect of my job is seeing students move from feeling hopeless and on the verge of giving up to realizing their purpose/passion in life as they begin to over- come life challenges while achieving their dreams. If you would like to serve as an MMSI mentor or become an MMSI student participant, please contact mcdonalr@faytechcc.edu, 910-486-3940, or visit https://www.faytechcc.edu/campus-life/yes- initiative/. FTCC's Y.E.S. Mentoring Initiative hosts workshops to help students in academic achievement, career readiness and life development skills. (Photo of previous event courtesy FTCC) RICHARD MCDONALD, FTCC Male Mentoring Coordinator. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. 910-484-6200