tnAchieves is thrilled to announce that more than 5,350 Tennesseans have registered to volunteer as a tnAchieves mentor in 2025! In surpassing the goal of recruiting 5,000 volunteer mentors, tnAchieves is poised to provide meaningful local support to students across the state as they transition from high school to college and, ultimately, a gainful career.
“We are so grateful for the thousands of volunteers who have stepped up and answered the call to serve students,” shared tnAchieves President and CEO Krissy DeAlejandro. “I am constantly amazed by the community-first mindset of individuals across Tennessee and the selfless nature of our volunteers. tnAchieves mentors represent a crucial local connection for our students and program. As we begin our work with the Class of 2025, we are set up for success thanks to the more than 5,350 individuals committed to serving as a tnAchieves mentor.”
Mentors serve smaller groups of 2-3 students by establishing meaningful connections that cover topics relating to college, career and beyond. With just one hour per month, mentors can make a difference for students as they navigate the path to a post-secondary credential successfully.
“While we have met our statewide goal, there does remain a need for mentors in several counties across the state,” shared tnAchieves Vice President of External Partnerships Tyler Ford. “When we meet our goal in individual counties, we ensure that every local student can receive high impact, personal support in the college-going process.”
Anyone interested in becoming a mentor is still encouraged to join! The deadline to register has been extended to this Friday, November 22. Smith County still needs 4 Mentors.
Those interested in registering can visit http://www.tnAchieves.org/mentors. Volunteers have the power to choose the county and high school they serve.
tnAchieves is a privately funded scholarship and mentoring program that seeks to provide an opportunity for every Tennessee student to earn a post‐secondary degree. If you have questions about the tnAchieves mentoring program, please contact Tyler Ford at (309) 945-3446 or tyler@tnAchieves.org.
