About 3MP
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| 3MP is about You |
The Minority Male Mentoring Program (3MP) provides comprehensive activities that promote the personal development, academic improvement and other social and educational advancement needs of students at Central Piedmont Community College. The program was developed to increase the population and retention rates among minority males, and is designed to provide the inspiration and motivation that they need to reach their goals.
Mission Statement
The Minority Male Mentoring Program (3MP) serves in transforming the culture of CPCC’s minority males by reaching their hearts and minds through mentoring relationships and cohort experiences.
Vision
Students in the Minority Male Mentoring Program (3MP) will be prepared and commissioned to model the mission of the program and positively influence their peers.
Program Benefits
Upon joining CPCC’s 3MP, students are assigned a mentor. Research suggests that mentoring:
- Improves class attendance
- Develops responsibility
- Enhances academic development
- Provides a sense of community
- Builds positive relationships
- Increases exposure to cultural events
- Establishes goals
- Provides motivation
Activities
3MP students will participate in:
- Leadership workshops
- Team building activities
- Social skills workshops
- Entrepreneurship workshops
- Career preparation workshops
- Personal development workshops
- College Tours
- Conferences
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