GenesisThe Suits for Success Youth Mentoring Program was founded by Kyle McMurtry (left) and Andrei Nichols (right).As graduating seniors, both young men noticed Renaissance High School lacked a development program for the male population. McMurtry and Nichols wanted to create an outlet for male students to interact, network, and grow intellectually. Since its founding, the Suits for Success Youth Mentoring program has focused on enhancing the minds of its participants by using fun and rigorous workshops, presentations, and team building exercises based off of these four areas: Academic, professional, social, and personal
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Previous Guests
David Woods
As the founder of Enjoy Detroit and Successful Brother of Youth, Mr.Woods, prides himself in uplifting the people of his community by spreading positivity and opportunity to the youth of Detroit. Mr. Woods assisted with the first ever Suits for Success meeting by discussing the importance of mentorship and surrounding yourself with like-minded people. |
Antoine Draper
As a Detroit native, and Detroit King alum, Mr. Draper wasted no time to assist Kyle and Andrei. With his experience with financial services he engaged in a phenomenal financial literacy presentation with the young men within the mentoring program founded within Renaissance High School. |
Brandon Scott
Brandon Scott is the current community director for the Detroit Lions. He specializes in community outreach and service for current players and alumni for the Lions' franchise. As a mentor of Andrei Nichols, Mr. Scott delivered key tangibles to students when it comes to work-life balance and team work. |
Joshua Bynes
As a former college athlete and former NFL Player, Joshua Bynes, served as a great guest to discuss time management and being a productive student-athlete. |
John Ambrose
Mr.Ambrose serves as the secretary for the Midnight Golf Program and an administrator for Michigan State University. His impact on the youth has been ubiquitous and he taught the Suits for Success students the power of knowing your worth. |