Skills Teens Need to Develop Now| Mentorship Programs | Peer Mentoring for Middle School Youth

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Take it All In

We give our TI students lots of options for learning and exploration. Our path introduces a student to our programs through initial sessions with Peer Mentors. Students add on Expert Mentor sessions and Leadership Classes at their own pace.

We encourage TI students to be openminded and talk to as many Peer Mentors to experience differing points of view and philosophies. Students will learn something new and share something different with every mentor they meet and every Leadership Class they participate in.

How it Works

1. Sign Up

Sign up & complete your application.

2. Find Passion

Find your passion.

3. Find Mentors

Find your mentors.

4. Book Sessions

Book your session.

5. Develop Skills

Sharpen your leadership skills.

6. Compete

Compete for Teen Biz Pitch.

Here’s a sample starter schedule:

Week 1

Monday 4:00pm

30 min. Zoom call with peer mentor

Expectation to establish bond, talk about your passion, get exposed to worldly topics, develop creative thinking

4:30-5:00

View and be inspired by cool podcast in the resource library

Week 2

Monday 4:00pm

30 min. Zoom call with same or different peer mentor

Expectation to enhance problem solving and communication skills by mutually outlining your innovative solutions

4:30-5:00

Complete your ideation worksheet

Week 3

Monday 4:00pm

Listen to a leadership class

Expectation to get inspired and sharpen your own leadership skills

On your own time

View curated videos specific to your topic on our resource library

Week 4

Monday 4:00pm

30 min. Zoom call with same or different peer mentor

Expectation to practice your 2 min. pitch and think about moving up and talking to an Expert Mentor

Mentorship

Fluid and flexible 30 min. Zoom calls

Connect with a peer mentor to explore your passion and find your big idea
Look at out sample ideation funnels to get your creative juices flowing
Participate in innovative problem solving exercises

Leadership Classes

Learn from older peers how to self-advocate and gain new life skills

Download a prerecorded leadership sample
Sign up for a live class and participate in a discussion with the presenter
Network with your peers, meet new friends and bring yours to join the discussion