Next Steps Mentoring
Peer mentorship at school
About
Facilitates school-sponsored peer mentorship programs by connecting student mentors with younger students in a secure, supervised environment. It enables communication, event participation, and program oversight for staff.
What's New in Next Steps Mentoring
1.0
August 10, 2026
FAQ
What is Next Steps Mentoring?
Next Steps Mentoring is a platform designed for school-sponsored programs to connect trained high school student mentors with younger students. It provides a safe and structured environment for communication, information sharing, and building connections.
How does Next Steps Mentoring ensure safety?
The app features supervised communication, where adult program staff can review all messages. Students can only interact with approved participants within their school chapter, and they can report concerning messages directly within the app.
Is Next Steps Mentoring an open social network?
No, Next Steps Mentoring is invite-only and not an open social network. Accounts are created or approved by authorized school program staff, and students under 18 require parental consent.
What features are available for students?
Students can communicate with approved mentors or mentees, view chapter announcements and updates, discover and RSVP to events, and apply to become a mentor. They also receive guidance from their school program.
What tools does Next Steps Mentoring offer program staff?
Staff can create and manage school rosters, track consent status, review and approve matches and events, supervise communications, and investigate reported content. An audit trail of program activity is also maintained.
Does Next Steps Mentoring have ads?
No, Next Steps Mentoring does not use third-party advertising. The app is designed with privacy in mind and does not track participants for advertising purposes.
What devices is Next Steps Mentoring available on?
Next Steps Mentoring is currently available on iPhone and iPod devices. The app is free to download and use for participants in approved school-sponsored mentoring programs.
How often is Next Steps Mentoring updated?
The latest version of Next Steps Mentoring is 1.0, and it was last updated on August 10, 2026. This indicates a recent release, and users can expect ongoing support and potential future updates.
