Upcoming Events
New Research on AI in Youth Mentoring
October 27 | 1 PM ET
How are mentoring organizations using generative AI, and what does responsible adoption look like for the field? On October 27, MENTOR will release a new report exploring how mentoring professionals are using AI, the opportunities and concerns shaping its adoption, and the guidance and supports needed to use these tools safely and effectively. Join Dr. Manolya Tanyu and MENTOR’s Michael Garringer for AI in Youth Mentoring: Current Practice, Emerging Opportunities, and a Roadmap for Responsible Adoption, a webinar highlighting key findings from the report and what they mean for mentoring programs.
October CMWS: Conversations With Youth: Creating Mentoring Chains
October 29 | 3:30–4:45 PM ET
What does meaningful youth engagement look like in practice? Hear directly from three young leaders who are helping move the mentoring field forward. In this candid conversation, they’ll share insights on creating opportunities for youth leadership, building trust, sharing power, and avoiding common missteps when working with young people. Come ready to learn from their experiences and leave with ideas you can put into practice.
MENTOR Facilitator Skills Training
December 8, 9, 10 & 16
1:00-3:00 PM EST
In this four-session professional development series led by Christopher Margadonna (MENTOR Rhode Island) & Sarah DeBouter (MENTOR Vermont), you will learn how to train mentoring practitioners, mentors, and other adult learners through responsive facilitation. In the final session, each participant will lead a teach-back to apply what you’ve learned and receive real-time feedback. This practical, hands-on training focuses on immediately applicable skills you can use in your next session.
2027 National Mentoring Summit
January 28 – 29, 2027
The Westin Washington, DC Downtown
The National Mentoring Summit unites mentoring practitioners, researchers, funders, youth leaders, and government and civic partners around a shared mission: driving positive change for young people. Attendees explore how connections built on best practices and social capital can combat social isolation and help every young person feel they belong, while sharing research-backed practices to strengthen the mentoring movement.
Training and Learning Opportunities
FALL 2026
Check out our new training page to learn more about upcoming opportunities