Tutor/Mentor Leadership Conference to be Held in Chicago November 15 and 16, 2004

Organizations concerned about poverty, poorly performing inner city schools and diversity in the workplace will gather in Chicago on November 15 and 16, 2004 for the Fall 2004 Tutor/Mentor Leadership Conference. The event will be held at the headquarters of City Colleges of Chicago, 226 W. Jackson, in Chicago.

(PRWEB) October 8, 2004 -- Organizations concerned about poverty, poorly performing inner city schools and diversity in the workplace will gather in Chicago on November 15 and 16, 2004 for the Fall 2004 Tutor/Mentor Leadership Conference. The event will be held at the headquarters of City Colleges of Chicago, 226 W. Jackson, in Chicago.

Leaders, volunteers, and stakeholders from more than 150 tutoring/mentoring programs, schools, social service agencies, mentoring networks and supporters from Chicago, the Midwest and other states will gather at the conference to network and share information about creating and sustaining comprehensive, volunteer-based tutor/mentor programs.

The conference features two full days of workshops on a wide range of topics related to tutoring and mentoring. Topics include Fundraising Fundamentals", Fostering the Development of Youth Mentoring Relationships", and Working with Youth in the Juvenile Justice System, Starting & Building Your New Mentoring Program, Career Mentoring, Training Highly Qualified Tutors for At-Risk Youth, etc.    -

This conference will also features an "eConference Overlay" that will connect speakers from around the world with the conference in Chicago, expanding the range of ideas shared and sharing the ideas of Chicago tutor/mentor programs with people throughout the country.

Registration fees are $100 for two days or $55 for a single day. On-line registration is available and an early bird rate is in effect until November 1.

To see a complete list of workshops and speakers, or to register visit http://www.tutormentorconference.bigstep.com/.

Founded in 1993, T/MC serves as an intermediary to connect tutor/mentor programs with each other, and with volunteers, donors, business partners and media. T/MC uses computer generated maps to identify where programs are most needed based on poverty levels and the location of poorly performing schools, and then works to support and sustain effective programs. As a result of its efforts, new tutor/mentor programs and networks are forming in Chicago and nationwide.

Learn more at http://www.tutormentorconnection.org and http://www.tutormentorexchange.net or call 312-492-9614.