Building Your Youth Mentoring Program with the New York State Mentoring Program

This 60-minute virtual training, offered by the New York State Mentoring Program, provides essential logistical support for youth partners. We will explore various mentoring program models (including Site-Based, Group, and Virtual options), discuss best practices for formatting and scheduling, and provide a multi-step planning framework and tools (like an Action Calendar) to ensure your program goals are achieved.

Learning Objectives: Differentiate between various mentoring program models (e.g., Site-Based, Group, Virtual). Determine optimal program formatting, schedules, and focus areas (including cultural competence) based on desired outcomes. Develop a comprehensive program action plan utilizing logistical tools and a multi-step planning framework.

Recorded April 2026