Mentorship Program

Discover the Styled by STEM Mentorship Program

Every successful journey begins with someone who believes in you.

The Styled by STEM Mentorship Program connects girls with caring mentors who provide encouragement, guidance, and real-world insight as they explore their academic interests, STEM careers, leadership potential, and personal goals.

Our mentors are educators, STEM professionals, college students, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and industry experts who are passionate about helping the next generation of women succeed.

Through meaningful relationships and structured programming, students gain confidence, develop life skills, expand their professional networks, and discover new possibilities for their futures.

Mentor Matching

Our mentoring program is thoughtfully designed to create safe, supportive, and meaningful mentor-mentee relationships. Every match is based on shared interests, career goals, personality, age, and availability to help foster positive, long-lasting connections.

Student Eligibility

Students may participate if they:

• Are enrolled in Styled by STEM.
• Are in Grades 6–12, with elementary opportunities offered through group mentoring.
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning and personal growth.
• Have a completed parent or guardian consent form when under 18.
• Agree to follow the Styled by STEM Student Code of Conduct.

No prior STEM experience is required. We welcome students at every stage of their STEM journey.

Mentor Eligibility

Mentors must:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Complete the Styled by STEM Mentor Application.
• Successfully pass all required background screenings.
• Participate in mentor orientation and training.
• Agree to the Styled by STEM Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policies.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a genuine commitment to supporting youth.

We welcome mentors from STEM fields, education, healthcare, business, government, nonprofit organizations, skilled trades, higher education, and other professions that inspire students to pursue their goals.

Our Matching Process

Every mentoring relationship begins with a careful review. We consider:

Our goal is to create relationships built on trust, encouragement, and shared interests.

Meeting Schedule

Families receive an annual mentoring calendar with scheduled events and opportunities.

Safety & Child Protection

The safety and well-being of every student is our highest priority.

• Comprehensive background screenings for all mentors.
• Mentor orientation and child safety training.
• Signed Code of Conduct and confidentiality agreements.
• Parent or guardian consent for student participation.
• Supervised or approved meeting locations and formats.
• Clear communication guidelines between mentors and mentees.
• Ongoing staff support and program oversight.
• Mandatory reporting procedures consistent with applicable laws and organizational policies.

Our mentoring program is designed to foster trusted relationships while maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and accountability.

What Students Gain

• Build confidence and self-esteem.
• Explore STEM careers.
• Develop leadership and communication skills.
• Receive academic encouragement.
• Learn goal-setting and time management.
• Prepare for college and future careers.
• Expand professional networks.
• Participate in exclusive leadership and career-development opportunities.

Questions?

Email: founder@styledbystem.org
Phone: (772) 217-1767

Visit our Contact Us page to learn more about the Styled by STEM Mentorship Program.

Together, we’re building relationships that inspire confidence, create opportunities, and empower the next generation of women in STEM.