LEAP Mentorship & Training Program
The Leadership Equity Accelerated Pathway (LEAP) Mentorship & Training Program is a free 5-month cohort-based program whose mission is to empower, train, and support youth and young adults, ages 18-25, through their academic and career goals.
The LEAP Mentorship & Training program aims to build capacity and develop necessary professional skills. Additionally, participants will be paired with a mentor. The mentor’s role is to provide honest and constructive feedback while sharing their knowledge, skills, and experience in guiding the participant down a productive and goal-oriented path.
The program will take place over 5 months, starting in Spring 2026. Pairs will meet for at least 1.5 hours per month. Interviews will begin in the Winter of 2026.
The application deadline for the 2026 cohort is Sunday, March 8, 2026.
For more information or questions, contact us at programs@ribba.org.
Thank you to our funding partner:
Program Begins December 2025
Program Structure:
5-month program
Meet monthly with mentor/ mentee
Monthly educational workshops on strengths-based leadership, career growth, and financial literacy
1-on-1 Career & Financial Coaching
Commitment Expectations:
Attend program orientation and training
Meet monthly for 1.5 hours minimum with your mentee/ mentor for the entire program length
Attend mentor program education workshops
Complete program surveys
Ideal Participants:
Aged 18-25
Navigating their college or early career or business
