Lincoln TeamMate’s (LincolnTeammates.org) partnership with community-minded Fiserv is seven years in the making, with a recent uptick worthy of celebration. A more intentional connection with Fiserv in 2023-24 and on-site training meant they could welcome 22 newly-trained TeamMates mentors.
The catalyst event included an in-person visit from TeamMates cofounder, Coach Tom Osborne, and an address from Fiserv SVP, Anthony Goins.
Fiserv associates like Jerry Bartek, a current mentor, played key roles as well.
“I am so proud to work for a company that supports great Lincoln community causes,” says Bartek. “Employees are encouraged to be mentors and provided a flexible schedule to meet with mentees during the school year.”
Thanks to the enthusiastic response from Fiserv, 22 more waiting students will be matched when school reopens this fall. “A TeamMate mentor can be a difference maker, as an extra coach/cheerleader in the lives of mentees,” adds Bartek. “I recommend and promote the TeamMates program to my Fiserv peers whenever the opportunity arises.”
Will you and/or your business partner with Lincoln TeamMates to impact the community through mentoring? There are many ways you can help. Contact Jim Bennett for more information. Call (402) 436-1990, or visit LincolnTeammates.org.