Become A Mentor - College Career & Beyond

application deadline : September 7

Class Of 2027

Become a Program Mentor

Volunteer your time and experience to help Detroit-area's most driven students navigate the path to college, career, and beyond.

60+

Active Mentors

390+

Hours Volunteered / Year

4:1

Student-to-Mentor Ratio

Why It Matters

Mentors Matter.

Some of the biggest barriers College Career & Beyond | Midnight Golf Program students face are a lack of access to positive role models and support systems needed to navigate the often-tricky path to and through college.

Our mentors volunteer their time to lend guidance and support to our young people for a full program year consisting of 30 weeks. Mentoring at CCB | MGP is delivered at a 4:1 student-to-mentor ratio, ensuring every student receives individualized attention, accountability, and encouragement.

We invite all industry professionals, including entrepreneurs, currently enrolled graduate-level college students, multicultural leaders and others. Your guidance could make all the difference.

Our IMPACT

The Numbers Speak for Themselves.

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60+

Adult mentors volunteer each year — nearly 10x the national average

390+

Hours volunteered per mentor, per year

3,000+

Students have matriculated to college since 2001

What You'll Do

Three Ways
You'll Make an Impact.

01 / Nurture Growth

Over a 30-week program season (October–May), mentors serve alongside students in two 3-hour sessions per week — totaling 120+ hours of direct instruction. Mentor groups gather to share a meal, learn golf, build life skills, and connect with community partners. You help students grow professionally and personally.

02 / Remove Barriers

CCB | MGP is committed to eliminating the social, financial, and academic barriers that stand between students and graduation. Mentors help facilitate financial literacy training, professional communication workshops, resume and interview prep, career fairs, and exclusive internship access — turning obstacles into opportunities.

03 / Maintain Relationships

The commitment doesn’t end at high school graduation. Mentors remain connected through college — providing guidance on time management, academic focus and adversity. Mentors help students access internships, professional networks and emergency support when needed. Many mentoring relationships extend well into the student’s early career and beyond.

The Mentor Legacy

A Full-Circle Model.

Students see in their mentors what’s possible, because their mentors have lived it.

The mentors who show up for our students don’t just change the trajectory of one life — they strengthen families, communities, and the next generation of leaders. What makes a great mentor isn’t a résumé — it’s the willingness to show up consistently for a young person who needs to see that someone believes in them. That’s the lasting power of choosing to invest in someone else’s future.

1/3

of current mentors are CCB | MGP program alumni

50%+

of instructional topics are delivered by alumni

years of generational leadership and community impact

ALUMNI

Mentor Voices

Straight from Our Mentors

I get way more than I ever leave behind... The harder I give back, the more I get. Reflecting on his mentees, a talented artist, created a lasting impression.

Jim Breaugh

CCB | MGP Mentor since 2011

One of Gerrae's mentees, Malia, served as an intern at Gerrae's workplace for two summers. Malia graduated from Hampton University, became a software engineer, and is now part of a growing company. Malia just recently posted on LinkedIn that her team is hiring. Such a full-circle moment.

Gerrae Jackson

CCB | MGP Mentor since 2013 · CCB | MGP Class of 2008

Our impact on students is positive because we not only mentor as individuals, but also as a couple. As a married couple, our 36-year relationship serves as an example to many of our students that they can have successful, long-term relationships.

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Joe & Diane Moody

CCB | MGP Mentors · 14 Years

What to Expect

Mentor Expectations.

Eligibility Criteria

Schedule Commitment

Program mentors serve twice weekly, either Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Full attendance is expected.

Dress Code

Mentors are required to dress in golf attire. Golf attire should be neat, fit well, and consistent with the traditions of the game. The dress code is strictly enforced.

Conduct & Values

Mentors are required to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of College Career & Beyond | Midnight Golf Program at all times.

EXPECTATIONS

Ready to Make a Difference?

We are currently accepting mentor applications for the Class of 2027. Complete the form to apply. A member of the CCB | MGP team will be in touch.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome mentors from all professional backgrounds. What matters most is your commitment to showing up — not just during the program year, but through college and into your mentee’s early career. CCB | MGP mentors provide guidance on time management, academic focus, peer relationships, and maintaining discipline when faced with adversity. They help students connect to internships, professional networks, and support resources when needed. Golf skills are not required — just the drive to invest in a young person’s future.

Get in Touch

Questions? We've Got You.

Reach out to the CCB | MGP team with any questions about the application, program requirements, or anything else. We’re here to help you take the next step.

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