MENTOR is a national organization that helps connect young people with adult mentors who can guide and support them. They work to make sure mentoring programs are high-quality and effective, not just random pairings that might not help or could even cause harm. MENTOR has created research-based guidelines called Elements of Effective Practice that help mentoring programs work better.
They provide training and support to organizations running mentoring programs, with 94% of programs reporting satisfaction with their help. MENTOR also trains adults in workplaces, schools, and community groups to become better mentors through their Connect | Focus | Grow training program. This training helps 93% of adults understand their role as mentors and helps young people learn how to get the most from mentoring relationships.
Through their Mentoring Connector database, MENTOR has connected over 79,000 people to local mentoring opportunities in the past three years. Their work focuses on creating lasting, meaningful relationships between adults and youth that help young people succeed in school, work, and life. The organization believes that good mentoring requires skill and preparation, not just good intentions.