Program Models

Mentoring programs can vary widely (e.g., one-on-one, group, e-mentoring, and more). This section covers the differing approaches.

Study Explores Natural Mentors as “Bridges” For Youth Transitioning out of Child Welfare

Alarcón, X., & Mirković, B. (2024). “Those Bridges That…

Raechel Warren, current Miss Nebraska, shares insights on the importance of in-school mentoring support

By Raechel Warren Traveling the state of Nebraska these last…

Youth-Initiated Mentoring for Juvenile Offenders: New Protocol Highlights Importance and Implementation Strategies

Boering, A., Groenman, A. P., van Dam, L., & Overbeek, G.…

A Blueprint for Success: Study Highlights A Model for Integrating Tutoring into Public School’s to Promote Achievement

Kraft, M. A., & Falken, G. T. (2021). A blueprint for scaling…

Closing the Gap: New study examines mentoring and college enrollment

Glass, L. E. (2022). Social capital and first-generation college…

Pros and Cons: Scoping Review Identifies Benefits and Limitations of Peer Mentoring for Autistic College Students

Morris, I. F., Matta, C., & Fung, L. K. (2024). A scoping…

Beyond the Shark Tank: How mentors can foster youth entrepreneurship

By Jean Rhodes While shows like Shark Tank have popularized…

In This Together: New Study Highlights Peer Connections as a Pathway to Belongingness in Youth Mentoring

Boat, A. A., Hsieh, D., & Wu, C.-Y. (2024). Bidirectional…

Building the bond: Family connection, activity engagement, and quality of the mentoring relationship in a college peer mentoring program

Erdem, G., Safi, O. A., & Savaş, E. B. (2023). Predictors…

Psychologists call for a paradigm shift in mental health: Implications for mentoring programs

In a recent article in American Psychologist, Dodge et al. (2024)…