GRIT MENTOR PROGRAM
Developing skilled tradespeople into trained GRIT Mentors.
Join our Mentor Network
PURPOSE
Our GRIT Mentor program gives an effective pathway for GRIT Camp hosts and skilled tradespeople to connect. Hosts can browse certified GRIT mentors in their area and contact them directly to invite them to mentor at their GRIT Camp.
Chris Cochrane, owner of Fat Boys HVAC in Bullard, Texas, shares his experience as a GRIT Mentor and reflects on the
impact of the role
Stepping into mentorship can feel intimidating at first, especially when it falls outside of typical day-to-day responsibilities, but that is exactly what the GRIT Foundation is designed to support. Our mission is to turn the
passion and expertise of tradespeople into meaningful mentorship opportunities
for the next generation.
The GRIT Foundation has worked directly with the SkillCat team to provide all mentors, as well as any tradespeople interested in learning, with an
in-depth training course
built around our teaching methods. Ty Branaman guides participants through each module, explaining the Socratic Method and how to teach through guided questioning.
The Steps
1) Submit Application Form
Complete our GRIT Mentor application form to confirm your qualifications and allow camp hosts to contact you.
2) Complete Our Online GRIT Mentor Course
Ty Branaman and Bryan Orr teach you everything you need to know on how to become a proper GRIT mentor for future generations.
3) Connect Directly with GRIT Camp Hosts
Camp hosts will be given the opportunity to reach out to you based on your profile to be a mentor for their camp.
Help Shape the Next Generation
If you’re interested in becoming part of our GRIT mentor network, please fill out the application below.
GRIT Camps connect students with real tradespeople—contractors, technicians, and mentors—who share their knowledge through hands-on, question-driven learning. Together, we’re building curiosity, confidence, and respect for the essential work that keeps our communities running.
leilani@thegritfoundation.com