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Impact Accelerator

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Kickstart your real-world impact project and see results in under three months with our Impact Accelerator Program.

Porte’s online mentorship program provides on-demand guidance and digital resources for students to make an impact.

Our Impact Accelerator Program

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Launch in 3 months

Proven project system with breakthrough leadership curriculum developed with Harvard Centre for Public Leadership Fellow Dr. Sousan Abadian.

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One-on-one Mentorship

Your designated mentor provides one year of ongoing virtual mentorship to help you succeed (60+ hrs of personal guidance).

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On-Demand Support

Our adaptable coaching model ensures you are always supported no matter the challenge.

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Discover your Direction

Minimize friction by allowing Porte’s team of youth development experts to guide your child. We communicate adeptly on your behalf.

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Save Time

Leverage our collective experience and have a clear action plan every step of the way.

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Elevate your Portfolio

Gain the project creation and project management skills necessary to succeed beyond our program.

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Month 1

Discover

ARIA— breakthrough leadership curriculum developed with Dr. Sousan Abadian (Harvard Centre for Public Leadership Fellow)
Overcome your limiting beliefs and habits.
Realize your personal and project success.
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Month 2

Develop

Learn proven project frameworks to create your impactful project idea.
Develop clear project action plans to set your initiative up for success.
Master project communication skills and techniques to attract support.
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Month 3–6

Launch

Enact your project with weekly check-ins and guidance from your mentor.
Consistently iterate and grow your initial personal and project goals.
Overcome project challenges and gain immense real world experience.
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Month 6–12

Scale

Present your completed initiative to our project case team.
Grow and scale your project with continued mentor assistance.
Innovate and create new initiatives as you expand your organization.

Success Stories

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Jasmine Ren
Founder

GoGivers Foundation

“Jasmine is a former mentee and founder of the GoGivers Foundation which is Vancouver B.Cs largest youth food insecurity organization. Since its inception in 2019, the foundation has donated over 50,000 food and care packages to at-risk populations. The foundation has also enabled core team members to realize their full potential, with several students attending prestigious institutions including Harvard College and Cornell. “

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FAQs

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How much is tuition?
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Tuition is a one time fee of $9,999.00 + Applicable Taxes. As this is a one-year program, this ensures that our dedicated mentors are available to support the growth of our mentees for the program duration.

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What is included in the program curriculum?
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The Porte Impact Accelerator is a proven project system designed to stimulate your personal growth and ensure your project success. You will be paired with a personal mentor and learn leading leadership principles from Dr. Sousan Abadian (P.H.D, Harvard). Read about program specific modules and teachings in our Accelerator Guide PDF.

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What is the time commitment and mentorship structure?
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From months 1-7, you will have mandatory weekly meetings with your mentor for a scheduled 1 hr period and further expected to invest a
minimum of 1 hour on independent project development. From months 8-12, you will be allocated 20 hours of mentorship meetings to be
scheduled as needed. You will be expected to continue to invest a minimum of 1 hour a week on your project. However, the more time you
invest into project development, the better your project outcome will be.

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Can I contact my mentor outside of our scheduled meetings?
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Yes! You will be able to have unlimited texts and messages to your mentor throughout the program. However, please expect a minimum response time of 24 hours - do not be last minute with your requests!

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How is the Porte Impact Accelerator different from other enrichment programs?
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Our program is focused on providing you a personalized experience. From program teaching to project development, your paired mentor is there to guide you through your unique challenges and hold you accountable. They are always available to ensure your success.

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Is tuition refundable?
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No, our tuition is not refundable. When creating an impact project, mentees will undoubtedly face challenges. Our tuition ensures that both mentors and mentees are committed to the journey of building your success.

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I don’t like my mentor. Can I switch throughout the program?
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We match our mentors and mentees through a robust pairing process. However, we will take requests into consideration.

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The journey starts here. Are you ready?

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