Our programs
Three programs. One connected path forward.
Young people rarely need just one thing. Harborlight combines trusted relationships, academic support, and career exposure so participants can move forward with a stronger foundation.
Guiding Light Mentorship
Participants are matched with trained adult mentors who provide consistent encouragement, accountability, and a dependable place to talk through school, relationships, goals, and life decisions.
- Weekly one-to-one or small-group support
- Trained and supported adult mentors
- Goal setting and consistent check-ins
- No cost to participating families
Next Step Learning Lab
After-school tutoring, study support, technology access, and college-readiness guidance help students move forward without having to figure everything out alone.
- Academic support during the school year
- Homework and study assistance
- Technology access
- College and training preparation
Future Ready Pathways
Career exploration, workplace visits, financial literacy, résumé support, and paid learning opportunities help young adults turn their interests into practical next steps.
- Career exploration
- Workplace exposure
- Résumé and interview preparation
- Financial and workplace readiness
Compare the programs
Guiding Light Mentorship
- Ages:
- 13–21
- Primary focus:
- Consistent adult guidance
- Typical activities:
- Mentoring, goal setting, check-ins
- Cost:
- Free
Next Step Learning Lab
- Ages:
- 13–18
- Primary focus:
- Academic progress
- Typical activities:
- Tutoring, technology, college readiness
- Cost:
- Free
Future Ready Pathways
- Ages:
- 16–21
- Primary focus:
- Career preparation
- Typical activities:
- Workshops, workplace visits, résumé support
- Cost:
- Free
Not sure which program fits?
Tell us what support you are looking for, and the Harborlight team will help identify the right next step.