We've updated our new mentor training. Learn how to teach mentors to be strengths-based, safe, adult friends to their mentees. Anyone who plans to train new mentors must attend New Mentor Training Certification.

We have a lot of exciting changes ahead! Hear what's in store for the year ahead.

Hear from Lisa Utterback as she inspires us to be resilient in times of turbulence.

Get a more in-depth look into how you can be resilient. This is a part II to our lunch keynote.

Learn how to make the best matches!

After conducting a focus group of male mentors, our team found some differences in why men decide to mentor vs. why women do. Hear how you can take these findings and use them as a strategy in your own backyard.

How to find grants and apply for them in smaller communities.

Mentoring isn't always warm and fuzzy. Hear from a panel of experts on the best way to respond to serious questions and topics.

Every good story has a hero. Let's make potential mentors feel like heroes in your awareness campaigns. Hannah Miller will walk you through the 3 P's of TeamMates and how to fit them in your marketing narrative.

Booths & Strengths-based FUN!

Enjoy music and fun at the Scarlet Hotel

What do these 5 words mean? How can I use these in my life? Our Director of Engagement will help show you how to use strengths in your everyday vocabulary and how to be a great strengths spotter.

Chapters can now have their own social media pages to promote their program! But are YOU personally ready for the challenge? Please attend this training if you are interested in having a Facebook page or any other social networking site.

What does it really mean to be on a TeamMates board? Learn how you can be the gold standard of local volunteer boards and reach your fullest potential.

The TeamMates Foundation can be a great investment for your local chapter. Learn how it can benefit your students for decades to come.

Learn how we can use strengths language while supporting matches.

What is a strategic plan and what goes into making a successful one? Choose your own adventure and build a strategic plan in this fun, interactive session.

We say "best practice", but what does that really mean? Hear from some of our star heart workers who represent the best practices of a specific field in mentoring.

Best practices in supporting your mentees during senior year with scholarship opportunities. Attendees will gain knowledge on our central office scholarship application, our college partners and how continued support is provided through their post-secondary education with our TeamMates+ program.

This is for chapters in Iowa ONLY. What is Iowa Mentor and how does it impact me? Hear from Mary Sheka about the resources Iowa Mentor can provide your chapter for $0!

Wrap up Conference with a quick check in with your Regional Coordinator

Enjoy a catered lunch while we honor our Community Partner of the Year, Local Program of the Year, and Mentor of the Year. We'll wrap up our conference with a presentation from Keynote Speaker, Larry Keiter, on creating a strengths-based environment of hope.