CP Mentorship

CompassPoint Mentorship — Learning, leadership, and community

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Turning ideas into real-world impact

Since 2012, CompassPoint Mentorship has helped youth ages 5–25 turn ideas into real-world impact — through summer camps, mentorship, internships, and community projects.

How we learn and lead

Education. Experience. Exposure.

Our mentorship approach connects learning with opportunities to contribute. Young people develop their own skills while helping others grow.

Education

Build a foundation

Personalized academic guidance and college preparation help students develop the skills and confidence to pursue their interests.

Experience

Put ideas into practice

Youth-led committees, community projects, and internship opportunities give students a way to practice leadership and work with others.

Exposure

Discover what is possible

Research, public speaking, and learning with community and professional mentors introduce students to new perspectives and pathways.

Partners and sponsors

  • San Mateo County Parks Foundation
  • Legacy San Jose Alviso Youth Foundation
  • Microsoft
  • California Arts Council
  • Adobe
  • Silicon Valley Community Foundation
  • Silicon Valley Clean Energy
  • Valley Water
  • Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
  • The City of San José
  • Santa Visits Alviso
  • The ARRL Foundation
  • K4C Karma for Cara Foundation
  • Toyota Research Institute
  • Google
  • Women in Data Science
  • County of Santa Clara
  • AnT Swim School
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
  • NASA
  • Bay Area Rapid Transit
  • USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum

Help young people take their next step

Your time, experience, and support help make mentorship, camps, and community projects possible.

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