About the Project
By supporting the Empower & Thrive Initiative this Giving Blue Day, you will directly contribute to the creation of developmental opportunities for First-Generation BBA students. Every $100 raised will support the mentorship of a First-Gen student through the ETI Peer Mentorship program. Meeting half of our fundraising goal would provide ten First-Gen students with a “Day in the Life” experience with business professionals in Detroit. Accomplishing our $3,000 fundraising goal would fully fund all incoming First-Generation BBA students to attend a strengths-based transition workshop during Ross Welcome Weekend that breaks down the hidden curriculum of higher education and prepares them to wield their inherent strengths as they begin their academic and career journeys. Your donation to Empower & Thrive directly supports the success of First-Generation Ross students!
Mission Statement
The Empower & Thrive Initiative (ETI) is an inaugural program dedicated to the equity, access, and belonging of First-Generation BBA students. Through mentorship, support, and transformative experiences, ETI focuses on student strengths and resilience to enhance leadership skills and encourage the personal growth of each student. Our goal is to equip First-Gen students with the tools and networks they need to thrive in their educational and career journeys, empowering them to become influential and inspiring leaders who drive positive change in the world.
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