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ManCode Mentoring 2025
Where Mentorship Meets Technology.
ManCode Mentoring returns October 16–17, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, giving young men ages 12–17 two full days of mentorship, technology, and community.
This year’s experience will be hosted across North Central College, Allianz Field, and the Conway Community Center, with buses transporting students to and from Phyllis Wheatley Community Center each day. Parents can drop off at 8:30 AM and pick up at 4:30 PM.
The program features mentorship sessions, hands-on tech engagement, and community-building activities. Highlights include emcee Chris Thibodeaux, a gaming bus experience, and Vibe Coding challenges led by Team Nate Carter and Team Steve Buchanan. Friday’s lunch will be provided by Golden Thyme restaurant.
This event is free, with support from Microsoft, Minneapolis College, Comcast, Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, MN STEM Partners.
👉 Click here to save your spot and step into your future.
Info: www.phylliswheatley.org | christopherd@phylliswheatley.org
The BLACK MENtors BBQ
Join 100 Black Men of the Twin Cities, Inc. and Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities for the second Black MENtors BBQ, a gathering to amplify Black youth potential over great food and meaningful connections.
Held during Men’s Health Awareness Month, this year’s event will highlight the importance of mental health, bringing together community partners to share resources and support.
Enjoy a meal at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office in North Minneapolis, network with The 100 leading youth development in the Twin Cities, connect with Black youth and families waiting for a mentor, and learn more about volunteer opportunities to support the next generation of Black youth.
This year, we’re also excited to welcome participants from the Jr. 100—a program of 100 Black Men focused on long-term success through mentorship and a powerful curriculum. Jr. 100 equips young men in grades 6–12 with essential life skills, academic support, career readiness, and leadership development.
Family-Friendly Event: Spouses, partners and kids are welcome!
Food Options: Turkey, beef, veggie burgers, beef hot dogs, chips and water (gluten- free options available).
Parking: Free parking is available on-site and street-side at Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities.
Waiver: A completed waiver will be required for all adults to participate. Please use the link on the confirmation page or email.
Photo & Video Disclaimer: If you or any member of your party does not want to be in photos or videos, please let Big Brothers Big Sisters staff know immediately.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities will be taking photos and videos at this event without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website, and/or on social media. If you are registering a minor for whom you are not the parent/guardian, you agree to provide the parent/guardian with this photo release notification.
100 Black Men of the Twin Cities positively impact the development and outcomes of youth and improve the quality of life within our communities. The 100 seeks to serve as a beacon of leadership by utilizing their member’s diverse talents to create environments that empower the communities we serve and enable children to achieve their goals
Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities creates and supports mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters envisions a future where all youth reach their full potential.
Jr. 100 Mentorship Academy
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV1yPJ0oGYnx2ZgefJBAonKEgEtWdBAypEm5bTXaP31lEgkw/viewform?usp=sf_link
MEMBER MEETING
Monthly 100 Black Men of the Twin Cities Member meeting with rotating locations across the Twin Cities.
Jr. 100 Mentorship Academy
Our mentoring sessions will be held twice per month on the 1st and 3rd Saturday from October - June, 9:30am - 11:00am.
Additionally we will have a kickoff orientation on September 28th from 9:30 - 11:00am to facilitate a meet and greet among participants and mentors, answer any questions, and ensure all participants are in agreement with program policies and expectations. Orientation details will be sent to all accepted participants.
Location:
Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities
3110 N Washington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Program Goal:
Enable participants' long-term success through mentorship and curriculum focused on developing essential life skills, elevating academic performance, encouraging healthy relationships, enhancing self-worth, and exposure to high potential career paths
This is a FREE program for accepted participants.
Program Topics:
Self Awareness, Management, & Improvement
Leadership Development
Assertion and Collaboration Skills
Community Engagement
Financial Health
Negotiation & Strategy
Public Speaking Skills
The Art of Networking
Post-Secondary Education – College & Trade; Admissions & Scholarships
Career Exposure & Readiness
Program Participants:
Young males, grades 6 - 12, especially focused on males of color
We will have breakout groups based on grade:
6th - 8th grade
9th - 12th grade
Program Expectations:
Participants are expected to:
Show up on time for each session
Consistent attendance is vital to the learning experience - If a participant has a valid reason for missing a session, they must proactively communicate their need for absence (via email and/or phone call) to Mentors
If unexcused absences become an issue, the participant will be dismissed from the program, allowing a wait-listed participant to take their place
Proactively engage in discussions - We want to hear your perspectives - No sleeping, disruptions, cussing, or disrespect to yourself or others will be tolerated
Parents/Guardians are expected to:
Provide participant with transportation to and from the meeting location (e.g. drop off & pick-up)
Ensure all sign up and waiver forms are complete (forms will be provided during first session)
Communicate delays in participant pick-up to Mentors, so we can plan facility supervision
Communicate any known, or recurring schedule conflicts to Mentors
Engage participant in discussion after each session to understand what they've enjoyed, learned, and how they will apply their new insights
Parents/Guardians are critically important to the success of each participant's experience and a successful program outcome.
Any additional questions can be submitted to info@100bmtc.org
MEMBER MEETING
Monthly 100 Black Men of the Twin Cities Member meeting with rotating locations across the Twin Cities.
ManCode 2024: Empowering Young Men of Color Through Technology
We are gearing up for our annual ManCode mentoring event on October 17th-18th.
Young men, be sure to secure your spot NOW! 📅
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/0evgwM0CTH
The ManCode mentoring event is a project created in collaboration with @microsoft, 100 Black Men Twin Cities, and Phyllis Wheatley Community Center to provide young men of color an amazing experience to hear, learn, and be mentored from local Black leaders in technology and business!
We are so excited to host this event once again for the young men of Twin Cities Metro and even more excited that we will be hosted by the amazing @minneapoliscollege! 🙏
Program kickoff: Jr. 100 Mentorship Academy
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV1yPJ0oGYnx2ZgefJBAonKEgEtWdBAypEm5bTXaP31lEgkw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Our mentoring sessions will be held twice per month on the 1st and 3rd Saturday from October - June, 9:30am - 11:00am.
Additionally we will have a kickoff orientation on September 28th from 9:30 - 11:00am to facilitate a meet and greet among participants and mentors, answer any questions, and ensure all participants are in agreement with program policies and expectations. Orientation details will be sent to all accepted participants.
Location:
Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities
3110 N Washington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Program Goal:
Enable participants' long-term success through mentorship and curriculum focused on developing essential life skills, elevating academic performance, encouraging healthy relationships, enhancing self-worth, and exposure to high potential career paths
This is a FREE program for accepted participants.
Program Topics:
Self Awareness, Management, & Improvement
Leadership Development
Assertion and Collaboration Skills
Community Engagement
Financial Health
Negotiation & Strategy
Public Speaking Skills
The Art of Networking
Post-Secondary Education – College & Trade; Admissions & Scholarships
Career Exposure & Readiness
Program Participants:
Young males, grades 6 - 12, especially focused on males of color
We will have breakout groups based on grade:
6th - 8th grade
9th - 12th grade
Program Expectations:
Participants are expected to:
Show up on time for each session
Consistent attendance is vital to the learning experience - If a participant has a valid reason for missing a session, they must proactively communicate their need for absence (via email and/or phone call) to Mentors
If unexcused absences become an issue, the participant will be dismissed from the program, allowing a wait-listed participant to take their place
Proactively engage in discussions - We want to hear your perspectives - No sleeping, disruptions, cussing, or disrespect to yourself or others will be tolerated
Parents/Guardians are expected to:
Provide participant with transportation to and from the meeting location (e.g. drop off & pick-up)
Ensure all sign up and waiver forms are complete (forms will be provided during first session)
Communicate delays in participant pick-up to Mentors, so we can plan facility supervision
Communicate any known, or recurring schedule conflicts to Mentors
Engage participant in discussion after each session to understand what they've enjoyed, learned, and how they will apply their new insights
Parents/Guardians are critically important to the success of each participant's experience and a successful program outcome.
Any additional questions can be submitted to info@100bmtc.org
Appetite For Change Farm Stand 2024
Please come by and get some fresh produce grown in North Minneapolis! Pay what you can.
Learn about the Appetite for Change programs:
Youth Training and Opportunity Program
Meal Boxes
Community Cooks Workshops