What is YLM?
YLM means You Look Like Me. YLM is a nonprofit organization in Jackson, MS that aims to provide high school students and college students better opportunities to be successful in life.
High School Branch
YLM focuses on empowering high school students in the Jackson, Mississippi Metro area through programs providing mentorship and tutoring from active college students, ACT Prep and ACT financial assistance, college visits and college application assistance, opportunities to hear from influential speakers, and introducing the students to community service. Tap here to learn more about our programs!
College Branch
YLM focuses on college students by finding information on internship and job opportunities, giving opportunities to mentor and tutor the youth, providing opportunities to hear from influential speakers, completing community service, offering financial assistance if needed, and giving an opportunity to be a part of something bigger than themselves.
Values
Accountability
YLM values accountability because it builds trust, empowers teamwork, and stimulates growth.
Courage
YLM values courage because it aids people in overcoming obstacles and building confidence to push past limits.
Dedication
YLM values dedication because it allows you to focus on achieving personal goals.
Opportunity
YLM values opportunity because one opportunity can change someone's life.
Respect
YLM values respect because it builds relationships, inclusiveness, and trust.
Principles
YLM believes that all people are created equal.
YLM believes that everyone has a purpose in life.
YLM believes that all people should have an opportunity to achieve their goals in life.
YLM believes that networking is key.
YLM believes that everyone that is able to give back to the community should give back.
YLM believes that it is not about how you start, but it is about how you finish.
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