Founded in 2015 on California's beautiful Central Coast, Mentorship Academy (MA) emerged with a mission to revolutionize the consulting industry. Our central focus has been pioneering groundbreaking consulting and auditing services in Literacy and Mentorship Communication.

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Our vision is rooted in the second wave of the digital revolution, poised to foster a more cohesive and equitable workforce, leading to increased satisfaction and efficiency. We remain committed to preserving the human touch in this technology-centric era, seamlessly integrating remote learning, distance training, & screen coaching.
 

Through mentorship communication, we empower the next generation of learners and change agents, nurturing them into capable and compassionate leaders, regardless of their chosen mode of communication or platform.

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Martin Mehl, the driving force behind Mentorship Academy, draws upon three decades of experience in broadcasting, consulting, management, pedagogy, research, and training across academic, business, government, and non-profit sectors.
 

His expertise has left an indelible mark on clients such as Adobe, Apple, Audi, Harvard Medical School, M.I.T., and Volkswagen. As a visionary thought leader and futurist, Martin's skills encompass quantitative and qualitative communication studies, as well as the art of forging transformative partnerships and mentorships.
 

A native European and naturalized US citizen, Martin holds degrees in Journalism, Mass Media, and Political, Organizational, and Public Policy Communication. His collaboration with industry leaders Zoom and ScreenPal, as well as his contributions to publications in online learning, solidify his status as an expert in mentorship training, screen coaching, and remote learning pedagogy. Martin is a proud member of the Accounting & Law Advisory Board at the Orfalea College of Business, where he also serves as a Scholar in Residence in the Master's program.
 

Consistent with his passion for mentoring through core life transitions, he serves on the board of SOAAR at Orcutt Academy in his hometown on California's central coast, where he co-founded the Leaders Unplugged Speaker Series & Fundraising Initiative.

 

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At Mentorship Academy, we are committed to empowering individuals & organizations through a strategic, three-pillar approach to mentorship, digital literacy, and workforce readiness.
 

AUDIT & ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS
Our journey begins with an in-depth audit and assessment of digital literacy and technology resources. Mentorship Academy inventories, scores, and evaluates organizations' digital competency using reliable assessment tools. Our strategic partnership with ScreenPal enables us to capture, document, and optimize mentorship and succession planning using industry-leading technology. We are also proud to be working on developing Illumination tools and conducting patent-pending research & soon-to-be field-tested data, to establish a baseline & illumination tool for AI integration scoring.
 

MENTORSHIP & APPRENTICESHIP METHOD
Our mentorship consulting programs are designed to empower teams by fostering meaningful mentor-mentee relationships that drive satisfaction, performance, and growth. We work closely with organizations to create a supportive, policy-compliant environment that encourages mentorship. With customized strategies that enhance leadership development, skill acquisition, and knowledge sharing, Mentorship Academy ensures that mentorship is not only a tool for growth but also a core part of your organizational culture.

RETENTION & SUCCESSION PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION
Mentorship Academy proudly collaborates with several strategic partners, sharing a mission to reduce the digital skills gap. Our CEO, who currently serves on the Board of Directors as Special Advisor: Strategy, Technology & Innovation and is the former Chief Technology Officer at NEXT, brings his vision and experience to align our digital literacy, mentorship, & innovation strategies. Our Neuro-literacy™ and neuro-agility concept, which embodies the human drive for self-improvement and success, is central to this pillar, bringing together mentorship, technology, and personal growth to enhance workforce resilience.

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EXPERTISE
We highly value expertise & subject matter knowledge - our capacity to acknowledge and actively work to bridge our limitations. We see assumptions as obstacles to achieving success.
 

DIGNITY
We highly value dignity, defined by our ability to communicate. We acknowledge the value of the people around us. We believe dignity is essential for fostering meaningful connections.
 

INTENSITY
We value intensity, which we define as one's commitment to maintaining and elevating a personal standard of excellence with unwavering dedication. We expect to be the best version of ourselves. Passion serves as a stimulus for boosting motivation across grids.
 

HONESTY & CLARITY
Our commitment is to provide truthful data, the most objective means of establishing trust. We are dedicated to fostering clarity by offering a comprehensive perspective on your organization's well-being & AI integration/usage, thereby alleviating concerns about accountability.

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ENLIGHTENMENT
We uphold rigorous practices in recruitment, retention, and succession planning, reinforcing our identity as an organization that values its human capital above all else.
 

EMPOWERMENT
We are dedicated to empowering your organization to recognize contributions and implement a fair assessment framework that accurately honors effort, dedication, and accomplishments.
 

EXCELLENCE
We remain steadfast in our pursuit of excellence and precision in execution, ensuring outstanding and consistent results for your organization.

 

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At Mentorship Academy, we believe that self-directed learning doesn't mean you're alone. Mentorship Communication forms the cornerstone of our approach, fostering formal partnerships that allow life skills and personal growth to flourish under the guidance of experienced mentors.
 

We understand that digital literacy isn't common sense, and our mission is to reshape how we build relationships and utilize technology solutions, research and development (including artificial intelligence), and mentorship to achieve our goals.

We are committed to creating supportive learning environments that recognize and cater to the diverse needs of all learners."


 

To elevate human capital holistically, we must ensure that critical thinking, deductive reasoning, analytical assessment, & emotional intelligence work harmoniously with AI and other workplace optimization tools. To empower the 21st-century workforce, MA triangulates three stages of task optimization and human-technology literacy -- seamlessly integrating & optimizing ai resources & digital proficiency.
 

Through our unique partnership & research expertise, Mentorship Academy is leading a transformation in workforce development, preparing individuals to navigate technology confidently, and enabling the next generation of leaders to succeed in a connected world.

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