Mentorship at TYP:
Building the Future, Together.
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Empowering Growth Through Connection
At Tucson Young Professionals, mentorship is more than career advice — it's a relationship built on connection, trust, and mutual growth. Our programs match emerging and established professionals with meaningful guidance, networking, and support. Whether you're looking to level up in your career or help shape the future of our community, there's a place for you here.
Mentorship in Action
Tucson Young Professionals offers two unique mentorship programs designed to connect, grow, and uplift individuals at all stages of their professional journey.
Whether you're looking to give back as a mentor or grow through guidance, our cohort models offer meaningful opportunities to build community and purpose.
TYP Mentorship Program
For TYP Members (Mentees) + Community Leaders (Mentors)
This transformative 12-week mentorship experience is built to help emerging professionals grow with purpose and deepen their connection to Southern Arizona.
Since 2015, we've proudly partnered with the Southern Arizona Leadership Council (SALC) to connect TYP Members with seasoned executives and community leaders. Through strategic partnerships, the program continues to evolve—expanding mentor representation and centering diverse professional experiences to better reflect our community.
Together, these collaborations create an inclusive mentorship ecosystem where participants gain clarity, strengthen leadership skills, and build meaningful, lasting relationships.
Program Details:
Timeline: February - April 2026
Program Length: 12 weeks
Application Period: Jan. 26 - Feb. 6, 2026
Meeting Cadence:
- Weekly 1:1 mentor–mentee check-ins (30–60 minutes; virtual or in person)
- Two in-person full-cohort mixers (Opening and Closing Celebrations)
Mentor Role: Show up consistently with curiosity, share insights and experiences, and support mentee growth through honest guidance and feedback.
Mentee Role: Engage with openness, take initiative in scheduling and reflection, and use the structure and prompts provided to build leadership confidence and career clarity.
Matching Process: Mentors are recruited through SALC, and represent a diverse network of local CEOs, business owners, and community leaders. Mentor-mentee pairs are matched based on career stage, industry, goals, and lived experience to support meaningful, aligned connections.
Ready to Get Involved?
TYP Members:
Interested in growing your leadership journey through personalized mentorship?Applications are open now — apply below!
Applications are open until 5pm on Fri. Feb. 6th.
TYP + C2C: Thriving Futures Mentorship Program
For TYP Members (Mentors) + Opportunity Youth (Mentees)
A cohort-based mentorship experience designed to support Youth (ages 16–24) through structured, intentional relationships with TYP mentors. Developed in partnership with the Cradle to Career Partnership anchored at the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona (C2C), this 4-month program includes facilitated group sessions and individual check-ins to build professional confidence, expand networks, and explore thriving futures in Southern Arizona.
Program Details:
Meeting Cadence:
- 1x Monthly In-Person Cohort Session (4 hours each, lunch included)
- 1x Monthly 1:1 Mentor/Mentee Check-In (30–45 min, virtual or in-person)
Mentor Role: Attend all sessions, support mentee growth, and engage with intention
Mentee Role: Engage with curiosity, reflect on personal goals, and show up with openness
Monthly Themes:
Month 1: Connect & Discover
Month 2: Grow through Insight
Month 3: Thrive in Community
Month 4: Lead & Launch
Dates and timeline of our next cohort will be available soon!
Spring 2026 Cohort Mentee Application
The TYP Mentorship program connects TYP members with experienced leaders to support career growth, leadership development, and long-term success.
This form helps us understand your goals, interests, and what you hope to gain from mentorship. Responses will be used to guide mentor matching and cohort design.
Spring 2026 Cohort applications are open until Fri. Feb. 6th at 5pm.
We’ve received your submission. Participants will be notified of acceptance and mentor pairings by Wednesday, February 11.
In the meantime, please save the date for a special cohort experience on Wednesday, February 18, from 3:30–6:00 PM (location will be shared with those accepted into the cohort). Thanks to TYP’s Strategic Partnership with SALC, TYP mentees will have the exclusive opportunity to attend SALC’s February General Member Meeting, focused on public safety, followed by a mixer with their newly matched mentors and SALC’s general membership.
This gathering will include mentor introductions, a conversation about next steps in the program, and the opportunity to connect with SALC members and staff as well as TYP Board members, who will be in attendance.
The TYP Mentorship Cohort is available to active TYP members, with acceptance based on membership status, the completeness and quality of the application, and mentor availability. Applicants not selected for this cohort are encouraged to apply again in a future cycle.
Why Mentorship Matters:
Real Support for Real Growth: Whether you're shaping your early career or helping guide someone else's path, mentorship provides meaningful support tailored to each journey.
Connection That Counts: Mentorship isn’t one-sided—it’s about mutual learning, shared stories, and expanding your community across generations.
Community-Focused Impact: From Opportunity Youth to emerging professionals, our programs are designed to uplift individuals and our entire region.