New Pathways for Youth’s Podcasts Offer Guidance for Mentors and Mentees
September 24, 2024 Phoenix, AZ. At New Pathways for Youth, we are dedicated to finding innovative ways to support our youth, mentors, and caregivers. With over 35 years of experience, we continuously aim to provide top tier mentoring tools that inspire and unlock the potential of every young person we serve. In line with this mission, we are thrilled to introduce The Mentorship Blueprint podcast, a valuable new resource for mentors to gain tools, strategies, and inspiration to make a lasting impact.
The Mentorship Blueprint: A Resource for Everyone
The Mentorship Blueprint is hosted by Mark Garcia, NPFY’s Director of Curriculum and Training, who has been with NPFY for over 9 years. Mark has played a pivotal role in shaping the curriculum and training materials used in our programs, providing the foundation for countless mentoring successes. His experience and passion for mentorship are the heart of this podcast, which is designed for mentors at every level of their journey.
In this podcast, Mark shares practical advice, real-life stories, and strategies to help mentors effectively navigate their relationships with mentees. From building trust to empowering youth, The Mentorship Blueprint provides mentors with essential tools to foster lasting growth.
When and where to to listen
Tune in to a new episode of The Mentorship Blueprint each fourth Tuesday of the month! On September 24th, Karen Johnson, our CEO and President, and Mark will explore the benefits, learnings, and growth opportunities of becoming a mentor.
Throughout her professional career, Karen has mentored many young professionals and students, and for over two years now, she has been a dedicated mentor in our Level Up program.
Karen and Mark will also discuss how New Pathways for Youth supports mentor-mentee matches and their transformational impact.
The Mentorship Blueprint is available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts, while Unleashing Possibilities and The Making Possibilities Podcast are currently available exclusively through private platforms for NPFY mentors and mentees.
Supporting Mentors Through Every Challenge
At NPFY, we recognize that mentoring can be both fulfilling and challenging. Mentors face numerous hurdles, such as establishing trust, helping youth work through personal struggles, and building resilience. The Mentorship Blueprint addresses these challenges and offers valuable insights for overcoming them. Topics include:
– Building Trust: Learn how to create a strong foundation of trust with mentees, ensuring they feel heard, valued, and supported.
– Communication Strategies: Discover ways to engage effectively with young people, even when they are hesitant to open up.
– Overcoming Challenges: Navigate common hurdles such as behavioral issues and difficult conversations.
– Empowerment: Explore ways to help youth take ownership of their growth and achieve their goals.
Each episode of the podcast is designed to offer actionable takeaways that mentors can implement immediately to enhance their relationships and support their mentees’ growth.
Unleashing Possibilities: Preparing for Monthly Power Ups
In addition to The Mentorship Blueprint, NPFY also offers Unleashing Possibilities. This podcast serves as a preparatory tool for mentors attending our monthly Power Ups—goal-setting and educational sessions that mentors and mentees participate in together.
Unleashing Possibilities supports mentors in ways to engage with the personal development and life skills curriculum and support their youth in applying what they learned.
The Making Possibilities Podcast: For Youth Reflection
As a counterpart to Unleashing Possibilities, NPFY offers The Making Possibilities Podcast. This podcast is a recorded reflection designed for the youth in our programs to revisit and reinforce the lessons from the Power Ups. It serves as a valuable tool for mentees to continue building on the progress made during their mentoring sessions.
Whether you’re a seasoned mentor or just starting out, these podcasts are here to guide and inspire you. Together, let’s continue creating pathways for our youth to thrive and succeed!