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Mentor the Next Generation of Professionals

Champion learners on their career journeys by sharing your unique professional experience and perspective. Invest your time as a Per Scholas mentor, and you'll play a vital role in helping motivated learners navigate today's workforce and achieve economic mobility.

What Does A Mentor Do?

As a mentor, you'll serve as an experienced industry guide and source of encouragement for enthusiastic learners. You'll hold structured conversations, bridging the potentially daunting gap between classroom training and real-life corporate employment. Your support will empower learners to build professional confidence and workplace intelligence, and support the networking skills they'll need to thrive in their chosen niche.

How Mentors Engage With Learners

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Provide Strategic Guidance

Mentors meet with learners to discuss their goals and progress, as well as any challenges they're experiencing. Your career can be the source of practical advice on industry trends and professional growth.

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Build Workplace Intelligence

Help learners understand modern corporate dynamics, soft skills, and insights into succeeding in a professional environment.

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Resume & Portfolio Reviews

Offer feedback on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and project portfolios. Help your learner put their best foot forward.

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Expand Professional Networks

Introduce learners to new professional perspectives. Advise on how to establish and maintain meaningful connections.

Time Commitment

Our mentorship opportunities are structured to respect your schedule while maximizing learner impact. We offer a variety of ways to mentor, from one-time advisory sessions to ongoing connections, depending on your availability. Most touchpoints or meet-up events last an hour.

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Flexible Formats

Choose between one-time advisory sessions or ongoing connections depending on your availability.

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Efficient Sessions

Individual touchpoints and events are typically 60 minutes in length.

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Virtual Access

Most sessions are hosted entirely online, allowing you to give back and share your expertise from anywhere.

Let's Connect

If you have questions about mentoring, we'd love to hear from you. Connect with our team to learn more about how your support fuels opportunity and economic mobility.