Happy September - Thank you for reading!

Hello MTB Families,

We hope this message finds you well. A new school year is here, and we are excited to see our students take on new challenges and opportunities. Please keep reading for updates, highlights and fun things happening this month.

We Begin September 7!

MTB High School Fellows have all been assigned a College Student Leader (mentor). Students will begin meeting and working together beginning the week of September 8.

2026-2026 New College Student Leaders

Meet our College Student Leaders! All of them have completed two years as High School Fellows in MTB.

Program Resource Fellows

Ashley Delgado - William Paterson University, 2026

Ashley joined MTB in 2020 as part of our first-ever cohort of High School Fellows. Now, five years later, she's continued to lead and give back to our community as one of our Program Resource Fellows. Her dedication and efforts are essential to the continued success of all the students in MTB.

Manan Raval - New Jersey Institute of Technology, 2026

Manan joined MTB in 2023 as a College Student Leader. In the fall, together with Ashley, he will be leading all our students as Program Resource Fellow. We are lucky to have him!

Kickoff Event for Juniors

Our juniors had an amazing kickoff event this month. They connected with each other, talked about goals, and learned more about the steps they will take as they prepare for college and their future careers. We can't wait to see their achievements in the year ahead!

Stay Connected on WhatsApp

We want to make it easy for families to stay connected and informed. Join our MTB WhatsApp group to receive quick updates and reminders directly to your phone. It's a great way to support your student throughout the year.

A Special Thanks to Project Readiness NJ

We are proud to celebrate a special partnership with Project Readiness NJ, whose dedication helps ensure students start the school year with confidence. Thanks to their support, our scholars received beautifully filled backpacks packed with everything they need to succeed.

We are so grateful to Project Readiness NJ for standing alongside us in this important work!

Backpacks & Planners Still Available

We want every student to feel confident and ready for the new school year. If your student hasn't picked up their backpack or planner yet, it's not too late! Click below to let us know you need one.

Ask a Question

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Question: Stipends?

Question: How do stipends work?

Answer: Communication and completion of MTB tasks are key!

MTB is built around the idea of giving financial support to our students. High School Fellows receive $75 a month, and College Student Leaders receive $400 a month. The funds are intended to free our students from some of their other financial responsibilities and to give them space and time to come together as a community of success in MTB.

Students need to participate in weekly meetings in their small mentoring groups, complete their monthly MTB tasks, and attend our monthly Full Group Meeting. Life sometimes gets complicated, and all our MTB students learn how to communicate effectively about conflicts.

Each month, students complete a stipend survey where they reflect on their work in MTB. The goal is to help our students think critically about their work in a safe and supportive environment.

Checks get sent out at the end of each month. Occasionally, they don't arrive, and students are encouraged to reach out to Audrey if their check seems to have been lost in the mail.

Coming Soon - Mark Your Calendar!

Once a month, we gather on Zoom for a Full Group Meeting.

Students are expected to attend our first Full Group Meeting on one of the following dates:

• Saturday, September 20 | 10:00-11:00am
• Sunday, September 21 | 4:00-5:00pm

Attendance is mandatory.

Thank you for being here!

Thank you so much for being part of the MTB community. Your support is an essential part in our community. See you in October!🎃

-The MTB Team

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