The Workplace Mentoring Experience Since the 2013-2014 school year, WITS has partnered with Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP (DBR) for weekly WITS Workplace Mentoring sessions. Whereas the majority of WITS … Read More
Student & Mentor: Lonnell and Justin
Lonnell, a fifth grade student from Fairfield Academy, and his mentor Justin from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago interviewed each other for the Student & Mentor Spotlight this month. … Read More
Letter to a Future WITS Student
With WITS programs ending soon, it’s important that students and volunteers experience a sense of closure and are given time to reflect on their year together. The Program Coordinator team … Read More
How to Create a Community of Readers
When thinking about how to create a community of readers I could think of no better example than Jenner Elementary, a long time WITS school partner. Jenner’s principal, Mr. … Read More
The Alter and Stone Volunteer Award
The Alter and Stone Volunteer Award to celebrates WITS founders Joanne Alter and Marion Stone through recognizing a volunteer who has dedicated time, energy, and passion to help students work … Read More