Mentorship Academy

The Mentorship Academy is an initiative of CNX Foundation and part of CNX’s commitment to investing in its local community. The Mentorship Academy prepares 11th and 12th grade high school students from economically challenged rural and urban communities to be impactful citizens, workers and family members through transformative learning, community engagement and leadership development.

#ThePathForward: Blueprints Toy Delivery

#ThePathForward: Blueprints Toy Delivery

On this episode of #ThePathForward, Zion talks with Audric Dodds to learn more about the Blueprints organization and reflect upon CNX Foundation’s support prior to the holiday season.

December 23, 2022

CNX Foundation Joins UPMC to Launch Healthcare-Focused Career Pathway Initiative

CNX Foundation Joins UPMC to Launch Healthcare-Focused Career Pathway Initiative

The UPMC/CNX M.O.V.E.S. initiative will add healthcare-focused job opportunities for CNX Mentorship Academy students

December 22, 2022

Richhill 87 Site Visit Creates Professional Opportunities for the Mentorship Academy

Richhill 87 Site Visit Creates Professional Opportunities for the Mentorship Academy

Our hosts joined the Mentorship Academy class and industry partners to learn more about professional pathways in the energy space.

December 16, 2022

Mentorship Academy Students Discover New Industry Skills and Passions at Local 66

Mentorship Academy Students Discover New Industry Skills and Passions at Local 66

In today’s episode, The Path Forward hosts visit Operating Engineers Local 66 training site for a day of education and excavators with the Mentorship Academy

November 9, 2022

Pittsburgh Penguins Welcome Mentorship Academy Students for Second Annual Game Outing

Pittsburgh Penguins Welcome Mentorship Academy Students for Second Annual Game Outing

PPG Paints Arena was buzzing with excitement from the Mentorship Academy during Saturday night’s face-off between Pittsburgh Penguins and Seattle Kraken.

November 7, 2022

CCAC West Hills Center Welcomes Mentorship Academy Students to Kick off Year Two

CCAC West Hills Center Welcomes Mentorship Academy Students to Kick off Year Two

Welcome back to the Path Forward vlog series! Join our hosts as they visit Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) West Hills Center to welcome more than 60 Mentorship Academy students for the kickoff of the program’s second year.

October 12, 2022

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY AND CNX FOUNDATION’S MENTORSHIP ACADEMY JOINTLY ANNOUNCE YOUTH EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY AND CNX FOUNDATION’S MENTORSHIP ACADEMY JOINTLY ANNOUNCE YOUTH EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP

Joint Initiative Established to Bring More Regional Industry Career Opportunities to Youth from Underserved Communities in Pittsburgh Region and Beyond

October 7, 2022

CNX Foundation Announces The Path Forward Vlog Series to Amplify Community Impact

CNX Foundation Announces The Path Forward Vlog Series to Amplify Community Impact

Mentorship Academy graduates Zion Buford and Jocelyn Williams interview the change agents who are helping to make a tangible, impactful and local difference, ultimately carving a Path Forward in our region.

September 26, 2022

What's Our "WHY?"

What's Our "WHY?"

Ramping up for the start of the 2023 Mentorship Academy class. This is Why we do the Academy, Why local high school students should highly consider applying for the Academy and Why it makes a difference in our community. Take a look!

August 31, 2022

E.A.T. Initiative Honors Mentorship Academy Graduates with Knife Skills to Life Skills Student Celebration

E.A.T. Initiative Honors Mentorship Academy Graduates with Knife Skills to Life Skills Student Celebration

Students Learned Necessary Skills for Careers in the Hospitality Industry

August 23, 2022

CNX Holds Signing Day for Six Mentorship Academy Graduates

CNX Holds Signing Day for Six Mentorship Academy Graduates

CNX Signing Day, held on July 20, 2022, at the Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh, PA, showcased six standout graduates from the CNX Foundation Mentorship Academy.

August 4, 2022

Graduation Day for the Mentorship Academy Inaugural Class

Graduation Day for the Mentorship Academy Inaugural Class

Students from the inaugural class were honored in front of their family, friends, mentors, and peers during a graduation ceremony Wednesday evening at CNX HQ.

June 2, 2022

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About CNX Foundation

About CNX Foundation

The CNX Foundation is a registered 501c(3) philanthropic organization that invests tangibly, impactfully, and locally targeting urban and rural communities within the Appalachian Basin that face socio-economic challenges. With a commitment of $30 million over six years and a focus on underserved populations, the CNX Foundation seeks to set a new standard for how corporations engage with their communities. Additional information, including funding criteria and grant application details can be found at www.cnx.com/foundation.

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