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WASHINGTON — Citing his own story growing up without an engaged father, President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced a year-long mentoring program that his aides will lead for young men in the capital.
The president and first lady Michelle Obama welcomed the first class of mentors and proteges to the grand East Room to kick off the program and National Mentoring Month. Obama urged them to take advantage of their potential and the access to senior White House officials.
Programs for the boys will include monthly workshops to encourage them in education, career planning and community service.
