Project 1099 has announced the return of its youth mentorship program for a second year. Building on last year’s success in Dayton, Project 1099 will expand in 2026 to include Covington.
Last year’s program included six participants learned essential life skills, from how to tie a tie and shake hands to the art of meal preparation.
“Last year was a huge success,” said Project 1099 Director Tarris “Troy” Horton. “However, it was still challenging, and I’m taking those lessons learned to implement improvements for this year.”
This year, Project 1099 will be held at SparkHaus, a dedicated meeting space that allows for consistent programming and more guest speakers, enhancing the learning experience for participants.
“Moving to Covington allows us to reach more communities in Northern Kentucky, and the reception has been overwhelmingly positive,” Horton said.
The program will now run for five weeks, with two-hour sessions each week, instead of the previous ten-week, one-hour format. Kicking off July 8, the program will run through early August, providing ample opportunity for engagement and learning.
“Having more time per session will allow us to dive deeper into the programming and ensure that kids can consistently attend,” Horton said.
Last year’s field trip to Jeff Ruby’s will be replaced by a visit to the Louisville Slugger Museum, promising a thrilling experience for all participants.
Project 1099 aims relationships with other youth mentorship programs in Kentucky, Horton said.
“I see the value in collaboration and would love to connect with other organizations that could benefit from Project 1099,” he said.
For more information on Project 1099, visit the Project 1099 Facebook page
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