Who can join
Students ready to
grow.
The cohort is designed for students who want support with school, confidence, leadership, business ideas, career exploration, and planning what comes next.
Oct 1Start date
Dec 31End date
$50Stipend
FALL COHORT • GRADES 5–12
Mentorship that feels
real and useful.
A one-of-a-kind three-month peer mentorship program guided by student business owners, community leaders, and college-and-career readiness partners.
$50STIPEND FOR EVERY PARTICIPATING MENTEE
OCTOBER 01 — DECEMBER 31
3MONTHS
MENTORMENTEEFUTURE
01 Be seen02 Get support03 Build a plan04 Move forward
Students ready to
How it works
Real guidance.
Useful next steps.
Students meet with mentors, set practical goals, build professional skills, explore college and career options, and leave with a clearer plan for what comes next.
Core pillars
Four kinds of support.
One stronger student.
Each pillar gives students something practical they can use in school, business, leadership, and life.
Personal development
Accountability, leadership, communication, confidence, and goal setting.
Academics
Homework support, academic planning, school progress, and stronger learning habits.
Entrepreneurship
Ideas, branding, professionalism, and guidance from teenage business owners.
College + career
Career exploration, college pathways, networking, and postsecondary decisions.
Cohort experiences
More than a
weekly check-in.
Mentee Day events
Fun activities that build connection, confidence, and belonging.
Community service
Trips that help students practice leadership and understand local impact.
Networking
Meet community leaders, young business owners, mentors, and ambitious peers.
Photo gallery
Mentorship moments
Current members
Your mentorship tools
are right here.
Mentorship details and portal access now live together. Current students, mentors, and staff can use the active dashboard, while older cohort resources remain available when needed.
Program director
Qwentin
Blassingame
Contact Qwentin about school referrals, program partnerships, mentor support, or student opportunities.
Email Qwentin
Applications open
Your next chapter
can start here.
Apply for support focused on personal development, academics, entrepreneurship, and college-and-career readiness.
Apply to the Mentorship Program