As an Ascenso Mentor, you are more than an advisor; you are a bridge to the professional world. Your role is to guide a young person (primarily 18–24) through the "Ascenso" standards—helping them refine their résumé, set professional goals, and navigate the transition into their chosen career or higher education.

We ensure our mentors are fully supported so they can show up best for our youth. Our financial package includes:

1. $150 Retention Honorarium: Awarded at the end of the cohort (Week 12) upon final review to appreciate your active engagement and data reporting.

2. 100% Covered Outing Fees: Any co-fees for match activities or events with your mentee are covered by us—no out-of-pocket stress required.

Becoming a mentor is a structured but simple process to ensure the best fit for our youth:

1. Apply: Fill out a short mentor application here. (Takes less than 5 minutes!)

2. Interview: Meet with our team to discuss your experience, goals, and mentorship style.

3. Background & Reference Check: * A basic background check to ensure a safe mentoring environment.

   • A reference check to confirm experience and reliability.

4. Get Matched: We’ll pair you with a mentee who shares your career interests.

The commitment is flexible! We ask for a minimum of 10-12 weeks, with mentorship sessions tailored to your availability. We ask mentors to meet with their mentee at least once a week (virtually or in person).

As an Ascenso Mentor, we lean on your expertise to help us grow. We ask our mentors to act as Advocates—using your passion and professional networks to help us recruit new mentees and fellow mentors as we move into universities and youth agencies.

This semester, we will assign our mentors to take active spaces in our mentee(s) schools.

Why Join Us?

The Experience:

• Be Inspired: Learn from our youth’s resilience and gain fresh perspectives.

• Support & Grow: Access training, check-ins, and networking events.

• Connect: Build relationships across industries (beauty, mechanics, business, education).

• Stress-Free Outings: We cover activity co-fees so you can focus entirely on bonding with your mentee.

The Recognition:

• $150 Mentor Honorarium: A total payout of $150 awarded in Week 12 upon final review and completion of administrative reporting to honor your vital emotional labor.

Yes! We prioritize mentors in diverse fields including cosmetology, auto repair, and construction. Our youth are looking for real-world paths, and your unique journey is exactly what they need to see.