UC Med Mentors was founded as an opportunity for UC medical students to reach out to the youth of Cincinnati while they are undergoing their training to become physicians. UC Med Mentors serve mentees from grades K-12 from the Cincinnati Public School system. The emphasis is on reaching out to the younger students in elementary and middle schools.

The YMCA Achievers program is a college readiness and career exploration program serving students in grades 7–12, providing them with essential tools to pursue higher education, explore diverse career opportunities, and connect with mentors who guide and support them along their academic and professional journeys.