The Hunter Region’s not-for-profit organisation, Mentor Support Network (MSN), has announced its first platinum partner under a new tiered sponsorship structure.
Chair of MSN, Julie Rich, said the organisation had been reviewing its sponsorship strategy during the past six months and has introduced platinum, gold, silver and bronze levels of sponsorship each with a different level of benefit.
“I am very happy to announce that the first company to become a platinum sponsor is Zeal Futures which has had a very supportive association with MSN that stretches back to 2012 as Hunter Valley Training Company (HVTC),” Julie said.
“HVTC and Central Coast Community College recently rebranded to Zeal Futures – a unified name and brand identity that is propelling the new company into the future to provide the ultimate training and employment experience.
“Our platinum sponsorship allows a three-year financial partnership that results in Zeal Futures supporting MSN’s long-term planning and administrative capability – both Zeal Futures and Mentor Support Network focussing on the future for the betterment of young students experiencing hardship in the Hunter Region.”
Sharon Smith, CEO of Zeal Futures, highlighted the company’s commitment to empowering young people in the Hunter Region, and said the partnership with Mentor Support Network aligns perfectly with Zeal Futures’ purpose.
“Becoming a platinum sponsor allows us to make a meaningful impact by supporting MSN’s incredible work, ensuring that students facing financial and social hardships have the resources they need to succeed. We are proud to be part of this long-term vision for the future,” Sharon said.
Julie said the platinum sponsorship meant a great deal to MSN’s voluntary committee as it provided surety for the future and resulted in the majority of funds raised being directed to providing educational scholarships to financially disadvantaged students in the Hunter Region.
She added that MSN was a dynamic not-for-profit organisation that assists young students experiencing significant socio-economic difficulties or family challenges in the Hunter Region.
Established in 2002 and incorporated in 2005, MSN’s primary purpose is to be a successful not-for-profit organisation which offers relevant programs (eg financial scholarships, mentoring assistance) that allow disadvantaged students in the region the opportunity to complete their senior studies.
Applications for 2025 Educational Scholarships are currently open and close late September. Full details are available on www.mentorsupportnetwork.com.au