October 3-7  |  Starting at $500

Connect military brats across generations—from youth to young adults to adult brats to heritage generations. Navigate transition, education, identity, career development, and lifelong belonging through structured mentorship.

Brat Bridge Mentorship™ Connecting Generations

Program Model (3-tier)

Tier 1: Youth Mentorship (Ages 13–18)

  • Mentee paired with young adult (18–25) mentor

  • Focus: School transitions, PCS moves, identity, social connection

  • Frequency: Monthly 1-on-1 meetings (in-person or virtual)

  • Duration: 6–12 months

Program Model (3-tier)

Tier 2: Young Adult Mentorship (Ages 18–30)

  • Mentee paired with adult brat (26–50) mentor

  • Focus: Education, career development, independence, purpose

  • Frequency: Bi-weekly 1-on-1 meetings

  • Duration: 12–24 months

Tier 3: Adult Mentorship (Ages 26–70+)

  • Mentee paired with peer or heritage mentor

  • Focus: Career advancement, leadership, legacy, life purpose

  • Frequency: Monthly 1-on-1 meetings

  • Duration: Ongoing

Mentor Training (Required):

  • 8-hour certification course (in-person or online)

  • Topics: Active listening, trauma-informed mentoring, military-brat cultural competency, boundaries, resources

  • Annual refresher required

  • Cost: Free for Brat Corps members; $50 non-members

Matching Process:

  1. Mentee/mentor application (interests, availability, goals)

  2. Compatibility matching algorithm (preferences, location, goals)

  3. Introductory meeting (orientation, goal-setting)

  4. Monthly check-ins with program coordinator

  5. 6-month evaluation and option to continue or match new mentor

Resources Provided:

  • Mentee/mentor handbook (40+ pages)

  • Monthly topic guides (identity, transition, career, health, etc.)

  • Crisis resource guide (mental health, hotlines, support services)

  • Mentor portal (progress tracking, communication tools)

  • Annual reunion events (networking, celebration)

Success Metrics:

  • 90%+ completion rate (vs. 60% industry average)

  • Mentee satisfaction: 95%+

  • 70% of mentees pursue leadership roles post-program

  • 85% of mentors report personal growth

"Become a Mentor" → bratcorps.org/national-initiatives/brat-bridge/mentor-apply | "Find a Mentor" → bratcorps.org/national-initiatives/brat-bridge/mentee-apply

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