TBTF Pathway Programs
“Mentorship should be accessible. That’s why our mentorship program is pay-what-you-can.”
Real Mentorship. Your Price.
Whether you’re exploring new career opportunities, need job preparation guidance, or are looking for more professional skill-based mentorship —Thinking ‘Bout the Future gives you access to creative and professional mentors who care.
This is a Pay What You Canprogram.
We believe cost should never be a barrier to becoming who you want to be. Choose a price that works for you, and get matched with a real mentor who’s here to support your journey.
Available Programs
User Experience Design with Richie Del Valle
Learn to design thoughtful and effective Ai experiences.
Apply UX methodologies and best practices to real-world projects.
Design your own app or redesign an existing app.
Receive mentorship from a professional UX Designer in the field.
Develop new soft skills (empathy, problem solving, communication, organizational skills, story-telling).
Job Resume Building with Laroy Streat
Help with building your first resume
Personalized feedback on your current resume
Guidance on how to highlight your strengths
Accelerate with our Accounting Expert
Learn to save, budget and plan.
Turn everyday math into real-world success
Build lifelong financial confidence
Public Speaking with Laroy Streat
Learn to have confidence speaking in front of a wide variety of audiences.
Learn the ability to harness and portray emotions from each word.
Build self confidence and learn to use words in ways you never thought possible.
Songwriting with Laroy Streat
Learn how to write your own songs using real-world best practices.
Learn how to professionally collaborate with others.
Use song writing to process your feelings in a positive, constructive way.
Gain practical advice, encouragement and support.
Screenwriting with Richie Del Valle
Write your own tv or movie script
Learn the best practices on how professionals write tv/movie scripts
Broaden your thought process, which can lead to success in other areas, including problem solving and analysis
Engage in self-expression
Exposure to a healthy dose of empathy and communication skills
Creative Writing with Frank Theodat
Practice writing fiction.
Understanding story structure, plotting, character development and more.
Establishing productive writing habits for success.
Write short stories from concept, draft, completion.
Learn how to combat writer’s block.
Tiers
$0
Pay what you can
We know times can be tough. This option is here so your child can still access mentorship, no matter your current budget.
$0
Pay with your time
Want to contribute in other ways? Help out at an event! Volunteers help us reach more students, build stronger programs, and keep this going.
$30
Standard Session Rate
This is the actual cost of running one session including mentor time and planning. It helps keep the program running and sustainable.
$50+
Pay it Forward Rate
If you’re able, paying more helps us offer sessions to others at a reduced cost. It’s a simple way to pay it forward.
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Share your passion with the next generation