There is no question that there is a growing number of high school students that have expressed an interest in a career in the design industry. However, it’s unfortunate that parents, teachers, and even guidance counselors are not well versed on art and design mentoring programs that would offer students additional exposure in this area. Since we’ve made it our mission to share the powerful impact that “Mentorology” can have on Designing the Next Generation, we wanted to make our followers aware of a program called Youth Design.

The path is easier with a helping hand. Source: Jenny Pollock via Pinterest

Seeing a great need for an art and design mentoring program in the Boston community, the Youth Design mentorship program was established to expose inner-city high school students to what a career would look like in the design industry. Participants not only have the opportunity to work closely with some of the most respected design firms in the city, but also earn an income during the program.

Denise Korn, in conjunction with Boston’s American Institute of Graphic Arts organization and Boston’s Private Industry Council, founded this summer mentorship program to provide guidance to students with a creative spirit that are looking to pursue a career in the design industry.

To date, a total of 59 students have come through the Youth Design program, which has resulted in many of them going on to study for a career in the creative industry in college. To learn more about this wonderful mentoring program and how you can become involved, please contact Youth Design at 857-277-1737.

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