The Iota Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. facilitates a comprehensive mentoring program for high school males within the Albuquerque community. This program is called the ALPHA MENTORSHIP PROGRAM (AMP).
AMP is designed to address the academic, social, and cultural needs of young minority high school males. Members of the AMP initiative are mentored closely throughout their first and second years of high school in academic excellence, community awareness, and cultural activism. In subsequent high school years (Junior and Senior), the young men continue participation in the program as student mentors and role models for the subsequent entering mentees. All AMP students will build positive relationships with male role models from under-represented populations that will impact their academic performance, community consciousness, and advocacy efforts for all.
It will take place every other Tuesday for the rest of the school year, with opportunities for continuing mentorship.
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