Welcome to the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project!

You have now officially joined the ranks of some of South Florida's Finest Men who
serve as Mentors in the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, South Florida’s
Premier and Nationally Recognized Mentorship Program. Becoming a mentor for our
program is a commendable step towards making a positive impact in the lives of young children. It is our vision that each male student graduate from high school, attend college, vocational school, or the military; and be positioned to become a contributing and self-sustaining member of society.

Here are a few next steps you can consider that will contribute to the continued success of the program:

Attend Program Events:

• Name and contact information have been added to our official electronic mailing list.

• All pertinent correspondence regarding the program's future activities will be emailed.

• Participate in events organized by the 5000 Role Models program. This can include workshops, field trips, summits, ceremonies, seminars, and community outreach aactivities.

• Our Role Model Mentors are encouraged to list their participation with the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project on their resume, curriculum vitae, biographical sketch, and other documents outlining your professional and volunteer experience.

Familiarize Yourself with the Mission of the Program:

The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project provides the support necessary to reclaim our youth. Adult male Role Models are trained to salvage boys who may be considered as candidates for society’s endangered species list

Understand the Goals of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project:
Our goals are designed to ensure that the youth of Miami-Dade County are equipped
with the knowledge, skills, and experiences that will enable them to thrive in mainstream America while instilling in them self-confidence and self-respect.

 

Goal #1: Provide scholarships and scholarship support for the next level of education

and life schools for our graduates. They won’t be all dressed up on graduation day with no place to go.

Goal #2: Place boys in supportive relationships with positive and successful men in the community who they can emulate.

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Goal #3: Systematically educate program participants about the consequences of

succumbing to societal pitfalls and expose them to positive alternatives to self-
destructive behaviors.

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Goal #4: Provide a program infrastructure that will empower adult community Role
Models to assume responsibility for preparing young men to effectively deal with the
challenges and struggles that threaten their success.

Establish Regular Communication:

• Schedule regular meetings or check-ins with your select school location Site Director and mentees.

• Consistent communication is essential for providing support and guidance.

• Offer counsel on academic and personal challenges.

• Be a source of support, encouragement, and advice.

• Help your mentees develop the skills to advocate for themselves.

• Teach them to articulate their needs and goals.

• Support your mentees in exploring extracurricular activities that align with their

• interests and can contribute to their overall development.

• Regularly ask for feedback from your mentees to understand their needs better and improve your mentoring approach.

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Future of the Program:
The goal is to expand the efforts of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project
throughout the nation. As a national program, its efforts would be riveting as we watch juvenile crime decrease one day at a time.

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For additional information, contact us at:
5000 Role Models of Excellence Project
1450 NE 2 Avenue, Suite #227

Miami, Florida 33132

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Call: (305) 653-2116

Fax: (305) 652-9614

Email: 5000rolemodels@dadeschools.net

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The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, Inc. was founded in 1993 by then Miami-
Dade Public School Board Member Dr. Frederica S. Wilson. As an arm of the public

school district, it has fulfilled the mission of guiding boys along a carefully charted
path to manhood and sending them to college. The project is a mentoring program that operates on Frederick Douglass’ principle, “It’s easier to build strong children than repair broken men.” It addresses the critical need to interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline; “don’t build a jail for me: prevention not detention”.