

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Power of Connection
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am – Thu, 23 Oct, 2025 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Mentoring for Engagement, Academic Success, &amp; Workforce ReadinessAbout this Event? Thursday, October 23, 2025? 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM? University of Hartford - Gengras Student UnionThe Power of Connection: Mentoring for Engagement, Academic Success &amp; Workforce ReadinessThis dynamic, cross-sector event promises to explore how mentoring can transform student outcomes through inspiring keynotes, expert panels, and hands-on workshops.School and district leaders will gain strategic tools to combat chronic absenteeism. Educators and youth workers will discover trauma-informed and inclusive mentoring practices that uplift all students. Workforce and higher education professionals will explore mentoring pathways that connect youth to college and career readiness. Business and community partners will learn how to structure high-impact collaborations and mentoring initiatives.Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead with others committed to advancing youth success through school-based mentoring.Conference ObjectivesEquip participants with knowledge and tools to enhance youth mentoring initiatives.Provide strategies for addressing student engagement and prosocial behavior through mentoring.Showcase best practices and research in youth mentoring.Build connections among stakeholders to create sustainable mentoring pipelines.AudienceSchool &amp; District Leadership - Superintendents, principals, assistant principals, and district administrators.Educators, Counselors, &amp; Youth Practitioners - Teachers, school counselors, paraprofessionals, youth development professionals, and mentoring program staff.Post-Secondary &amp; Workforce Pathways - College access providers, workforce development professionals, and mentoring partners focused on career readiness.Corporate &amp; Community Engagement - Business leaders, HR professionals, small business owners, funders, and cross-sector partners.2025 Event SponsorsSponsorship opportunities are available! Please contact Jo at Jo@gppct.org for more information.Please Read Important Information Before You RegisterThe conference fee is $99. This includes all conference activities, lunch, and snacks throughout the day, and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available.Contact Jo Hawke - Jo@GPPCT.org with any questions.This conference is a collaborative initiative by MENTOR Connecticut led by The Governor’s Prevention Partnership (GPP) and the Connecticut Department of Mental Health &amp; Addiction Services.Agenda?: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMRegistration &amp; Networking Breakfast?: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AMWelcome Session &amp; Keynote SpeakerInfo: Charlene Russell-Tucker, Commissioner, Connecticut State Department of Education; Nancy Narvaretto, Commissioner, Connecticut State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services; Jermaine Myrie, CEO, MENTOR; KEYNOTE Julie Silard Kantor, Founder, Twomentor, LLC; Roland Harmon, Co-President, The Governor’s Prevention Partnership?: 09:45 AM - 11:15 AMBreakout Session 1Info: (Choose a session)
•	Creating Bridges Between Schools, Employers, and Higher Education
•	Engaging Community Members as Mentors: Structuring Programs that Work for Schools and Business 
•	Job-Shadowing and Project-Based Mentoring Opportunities in Collaboration with Local Businesses: Public-Private Partnerships That Improve Outcomes 
•	Mentoring Youth from High School to College and Beyond (Panel) 
•	Strengthening Mentoring Through Family Engagement
•	Trauma-Informed Mentoring Practices: Creating Safe &amp; Supportive Relationships ?: 11:20 AM - 12:10 PMLunch &amp; Networking ?: 12:15 PM - 01:45 PMBreakout Session 2Info: (Choose a session)
•	Engaging 12-Sectors: Building Strong Community Partnerships
•	Fostering Inclusion and Belonging 
•	School-Based Initiatives to Build Job Skills 
•	 Sustaining School-Based Mentoring: Funding for Long-Term Impact 
•	Using Student Mentors to Support School Transitions ?: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PMFireside Chat Info: Jermaine Myrie, CEO, MENTOR (Moderator); Alexandra Estrella, EdD, Norwalk Public Schools; Darren Schwartz, EdD, Superintendent, Waterbury Public Schools; Chris DiPentima, CEO, CBIA; Adrienne Parkmond, COO, The Workplace, Inc.; Roland Harmon, Co-President, The Governor's Prevention Partnership.?: 02:50 PM - 03:00 PMClosing RemarksInfo: Thea Montanez, Senior Advisor to Governor Lamont
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-hartford/the-power-of-connection/100001607250753269
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, health-wellness, workshops, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 7 hours
  - Location: University of Hartford
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 99, max: 99, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: West Hartford
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: University of Hartford
- **lat**: 41.79849419999999
- **long**: -72.7138039
- **full address**: University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The Governor's Prevention Partnership (https://allevents.in/org/the-governors-prevention-partnership/20350319)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 23 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 99 up to 99 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Governor's Prevention Partnership
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, conferences, health-wellness, workshops, mental-health
- **Q**: What is the duration of the event?
  - **A:** 7 hours
- **Q**: What is the location of the event?
  - **A:** University of Hartford
- **Q**: What is the languages of the event?
  - **A:** English
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Power of Connection ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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