Mentor Pensacola

About Mentor Pensacola

In this one-on-one mentorship, mentors will aid their mentees in refining a career path by helping them set long-term professional goals and providing opportunities to network with other leaders in our community, as well as promoting a strong workforce in the Pensacola Bay area. Mentors come from various fields, including non-profit and corporate leaders, business owners, and more. The program requires that mentors not only be an influential force in the community, but in their respective fields as well.

Once paired, Mentors and Mentees agree to participate in Mentor Pensacola for the year, meet at least one hour every month, and complete a quarterly feedback report.

The 2026 Mentor Pensacola program is in partnership with the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce.

NOT A MEMBER? Mentor Pensacola is only open to PYP members, with an annual membership (monthly and PYP Alumni memberships are not eligible for the program). Individuals interested in the program will need to join in order for their application to be accepted for the program.

Program Timeline

1. Applications Open • November 10 - December 31, 2025
   • ‍Submit your application to be a mentee (PYP members) or mentor (Pensacola Chamber members) by the deadline to be considered for the program. The application has a series of questions to help our committee create matches that fit everyone’s needs.
2. Applicant Interviews • January 2 - January 10, 2026
   • ‍Members of the match committee will meet with all applicants individually. These interviews will be conducted in person and will offer an opportunity for us to get to know each applicant to better match them with their ideal mentor.
3. ‍Match Making • January 11 - January 17, 2026
   • ‍The match committee will work to pair our mentees and mentors with their best fit. If we have questions during the process, you may hear from us. Otherwise, sit tight, we’ll let you know as soon as we can!‍
4. Mentor Pensacola 2023 • January 2026- December 2026
   • ‍Mentors and mentees will meet for a minimum of 1 hour a month for the next 12 months. Throughout the program, you may be asked for feedback and quarterly reports. We’re excited to see your progress!
5. Mentor Pensacola Kick-Off • February 12, 2026
   • ‍Meet Your Match! This exclusive social is just for mentors and mentees! We’re excited to introduce you to your match and meet other matches in the program.

FAQ 

DO I HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE? Yes, to be a mentee in the program, you must have an active annual membership for the length of the program. Monthly memberships and PYP Alumni memberships are not eligible for the Mentor Pensacola program.

‍WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS? Mentees must remain active members of PYP through the length of the program. Mentees and Mentors should meet at least 1 hour each month during the length of the program in whatever fashion they’ve chosen (in person, zoom, phone). The curriculum is entirely up to each match but our Mentor Pensacola team is here to help where needed! Program participants will receive regular communication throughout the length of the program.

CAN I REQUEST A MENTOR OR MENTEE? While we’ll happily review requests, we cannot guarantee any specific matches. The match committee will work to find everyone a match that suits their specific situations and professional goals.

DOES THE PROGRAM COST ANYTHING? No! We’re thrilled to offer this program free as a benefit of your PYP membership!