Gabbie Ruggiero with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa

Summary

Gabbie worked to develop a three year curriculum for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa’s Workplace Mentoring Program for middle school students. The program matches a student (Littles) with a business professional (Bigs) to develop skills for success, build relationships and engage in career exploration.

Overview

  • Contacted Des Moines Public School officials to gain an understanding of the existing knowledge in the subject areas, identify the needs and gaps, and gather ideas for curriculum

  • Contacted other agencies for curriculum ideas and uspport

  • Drafted curriculum topics, timeline, guiding documents and content

  • Contacted and arranged potential guest facilitators

  • Reviewed curriculum with staff and adjusted based on feedback

Impact

125 youth throughout the year

Articles written by Gabbie

Blog
Alumni Spotlight: Gabbie Ruggiero
Alumni Spotlight: Gabbie Ruggiero

Learn more about what FLIA means to Gabbie, Summer 2018 Fellow, and what she’s doing now.

The Importance of Values in the Workplace
The Importance of Values in the Workplace

Involving our values in the workplace doesn’t make things too personal; instead, it promotes authentic and meaningful work. Gabbie examines how resiliency, empathy, and wonder show up in her work this summer.

Workplace Mentoring Makes a Big Impact on Littles' Lives
Workplace Mentoring Makes a Big Impact on Littles' Lives

Gabbie sheds light on the need for youth job skills programs and what she’s doing with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa this summer to meet that need.