Academy Course Spotlight: Building Social Capital Through Mentoring

January 22, 2026

Career success is shaped not only by skills, but by relationships. The Connected Futures Flash Course helps mentoring programs support mentees in building the social capital they need to thrive.

Designed as an evidence-based and concise 20-minute course, Connected Futures introduces mentees and mentors to the science behind networking, relationship-building, and opportunity access.

Why Social Capital Matters

Research shows that access to supportive adults and professional networks plays a critical role in educational and career outcomes, especially for adolescents and young adults.

Connected Futures helps mentees:

Identify supportive relationships
Practice reaching out and building connections
Understand how networks support long-term success

Mentors gain a shared framework for guiding these conversations with confidence.

Easy to Implement, High Impact

The Flash Course format makes Connected Futures easy to integrate into existing mentoring programs—whether as onboarding, supplemental training, or a discussion starter.

Explore the Connected Futures Flash Course to strengthen career readiness through relationship-building.

Learn more about the course here

Academy Course Spotlight: Building Social Capital Through Mentoring