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MENTOR • YOUTH PATHWAYS

Mentoring the
next generation.

Connecting young people with guidance, career exposure, STEAM education, leadership development, and hands-on learning. Every young person deserves to be seen, heard, and supported.

Join Founding Youth
YOUTH MENTORSHIP

Youth Pathways

01

Explorers AGES 10–13

STEAM discovery, creativity, and problem-solving.
02

Innovators AGES 14–17

Coding, research exposure, leadership, and career exploration.
03

Emerging Leaders AGES 18–24

Research mentorship, professional networks, and career readiness.
YOUTH PROGRAMS

Programs, Workshops & Partners

01

Youth & Workforce Pathways

Mentorship, technical skills, and career development. See all programs →
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Youth Workshops

STEAM learning, mentorship, and career exploration. Add your voice →
03

Youth Creative Academy

Visual art, creative coding, digital illustration, geometric design, and animation. Explore The Living Canvas™ →
04

Youth Mentors

Experienced professionals who guide young people, after screening. Become a youth mentor →
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Youth Partners

Schools, organizations, and companies that help connect professionals with young people. Partner with us →

Looking for mentorship between adult professionals? Visit Professional Mentorship →

OUR APPROACH

Mentorship With Purpose

Our mentorship pathways will connect youth with experienced professionals through structured learning and meaningful encouragement. Youth programming will include age-appropriate safeguards, screened mentors, and supervised engagement before launch.

FOUNDING YOUTH

25 Founding Youth, then our launch.

We are inviting our first 25 young people to help shape Franklin HUB from the beginning. Their ideas and questions will help decide what we build. Every Founding Youth member and their family will be invited to our launch information event.

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Innovators GOAL: 10

Ages 14–17, registered by a parent or guardian.
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Emerging Leaders GOAL: 15

Ages 18–24, register yourself.
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Explorers ALL WELCOME

Ages 10–13, join us with your family at the launch information event.
FOUNDING YOUTH FORM

Register for Founding Youth

Tell us about the young person’s interests and what they hope to explore. Every message is read by a real person on our team, and we will reply to you personally by email.

Programs and mentorship will open as the Center launches. This form simply lets us know you are interested.

Under 18? A parent or guardian must complete this form.

Programs you are interested in (optional, choose any)