Our Programs
Schekinah Mentors International positions itself as a premier mentoring/tutoring resource organization for high school dropouts – youth and young adults.
Academic Mentoring/Counseling (AMCO)
One-on-one and group, role-playing and development of feedback mechanisms.
Career Counseling (CACO)
Providing technical assistance in career planning and workforce development.
Computer Skills Training and Development (COMSTAD
Providing basic, intermediate and advance skills in computer literacy.
About us
Welcome to Schekinah Mentors International (SMI)
Schekinah Mentors International (SMI) is a 501(c) (3), Texas non-profit organization established in 2009. Our mission is to get youth and young adult high school/college dropouts back on track, empowering them with the confidence, education, training and skills they need to achieve meaningful life goals and become useful members of their communities.
Our Keys to Success
get youth and young adult high school/college dropouts back on track
- Schekinah Mentors International positions itself as a premier mentoring/tutoring resource organization for high school dropouts – youth and young adults.
- Recruit, train and retrain knowledgeable and experienced employees, mentors, and volunteers to oversee, direct, manage, and operate the programs successfully.
- Collaborate with Houston and other ISDs in the Greater Houston metropolis, Houston Community College, the juvenile court system, faith-based organizations, and other non-profit organizations in and around Harris and its adjoining Counties.
- Establish an effective monitoring system to protect both the students and the mentors/tutors;
- Develop reliable revenue streams through federal, state, and local grant awards, as well as from corporate and individual contributions and donations to ensure that SMI’s programs operate in an efficient and effective manner.
How we help.
We work with our target population to renew their interest to resume their education through one-on-one and group mentoring and tutoring programs.
AMCO
CACO
GED CLASSES
COMSTAD
ENSTAD
TRASCOPA
BMMR
Academic Mentoring/Counseling (AMCO)
12 hrs
This class is designed to stimulate learning interest in youth and young adult school dropouts and to motivate them to go back to school. Our expert mentors will emphasize the importance/benefits of education with practical examples, inspiring students to rise above their challenges and move their education to the next level. Results-oriented counseling will be carried out to enable them build the level of confidence necessary to succeed. The class will be taken along with other relevant programs of SMI.
CACO
24 hrs
The objective of the career counseling class is to identify the career paths of participants, provide technical assistance, direction and links to appropriate resources or institutions to enable them succeed. The program is especially relevant to those determined not to have the inclination for further educational pursuit on academic and/or financial grounds.
GED CLASSES
108 hrs
These classes are designed to prepare students for the General Educational Development test in a structured classroom setting. Subjects taught are Math, Science, Reading, and Writing. High School dropouts from 9th grade up are eligible to attend. Seasoned and experienced teachers are available to ensure the success of students.
COMSTAD
96 hrs
Our computer skills training and development class provides basic, intermediate, and advance computer training. At the end of the program, students will be expected to have reasonable level of proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook, and internet navigation skills. This program will enable students to explore computer-related careers and recognize the value of computer skills for future education and employment. What is more – our narrow student-teacher ratio ensures individualized attention!
ENSTAD
96 hrs
Individuals are endowed differently. People are talented in diverse ways. Our goal in the entrepreneurial skills training and development program is to identify the different talents of participants and to channel such potentials to more rewarding avenues. We organize workshops/seminars, and link participants to appropriate institutions and bodies where their entrepreneurial skills can be fully nurtured for sustainable economic empowerment.
TRASCOPA
The purpose of this program is to guide and assist participants into vocations and colleges appropriate to their needs and qualifications. Linkages to appropriate resources are also provided.
BMMR
This program is especially applicable to youth passing through the juvenile court system, as well as young adults who have veered of course. We provide counseling, training and retraining geared toward behavior modification of such participants, instilling in them a positive attitude to be responsible members of society and to pursue meaningful life goals. Included in this program are anger management, conflict resolution and stress control techniques provided by licensed professionals.
AMCO
CACO
GED CLASSES
COMSTAD
ENSTAD
TRASCOPA
BMMR
Academic Mentoring/Counseling (AMCO)
12 hrs
This class is designed to stimulate learning interest in youth and young adult school dropouts and to motivate them to go back to school. Our expert mentors will emphasize the importance/benefits of education with practical examples, inspiring students to rise above their challenges and move their education to the next level. Results-oriented counseling will be carried out to enable them build the level of confidence necessary to succeed. The class will be taken along with other relevant programs of SMI.
CACO
24 hrs
The objective of the career counseling class is to identify the career paths of participants, provide technical assistance, direction and links to appropriate resources or institutions to enable them succeed. The program is especially relevant to those determined not to have the inclination for further educational pursuit on academic and/or financial grounds.
GED CLASSES
108 hrs
These classes are designed to prepare students for the General Educational Development test in a structured classroom setting. Subjects taught are Math, Science, Reading, and Writing. High School dropouts from 9th grade up are eligible to attend. Seasoned and experienced teachers are available to ensure the success of students.
COMSTAD
96 hrs
Our computer skills training and development class provides basic, intermediate, and advance computer training. At the end of the program, students will be expected to have reasonable level of proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook, and internet navigation skills. This program will enable students to explore computer-related careers and recognize the value of computer skills for future education and employment. What is more – our narrow student-teacher ratio ensures individualized attention!
ENSTAD
96 hrs
Individuals are endowed differently. People are talented in diverse ways. Our goal in the entrepreneurial skills training and development program is to identify the different talents of participants and to channel such potentials to more rewarding avenues. We organize workshops/seminars, and link participants to appropriate institutions and bodies where their entrepreneurial skills can be fully nurtured for sustainable economic empowerment.
TRASCOPA
The purpose of this program is to guide and assist participants into vocations and colleges appropriate to their needs and qualifications. Linkages to appropriate resources are also provided.
BMMR
This program is especially applicable to youth passing through the juvenile court system, as well as young adults who have veered of course. We provide counseling, training and retraining geared toward behavior modification of such participants, instilling in them a positive attitude to be responsible members of society and to pursue meaningful life goals. Included in this program are anger management, conflict resolution and stress control techniques provided by licensed professionals.
Volunteer Positions Available
10k
Staff and volunteers across 16 countries
9k
Of our staff in these countries are local
82%
Invested in all our programs last year 2019
“I realize that school can help me achieve my goals and improve my life.”
Samuel Phelp, Program Alumna, Tanzania
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Committed to Transparency
84% of our total operating expenses fund programs for youth and young adult high school/college dropouts back on track in the countries we serve. So when you make a monthly gift or donation to our organization, the majority of your dollars go toward exactly what you intended – supporting youth and young adult high school/college dropouts back on track
