The first vocational exploration programme for secondary and sixth-form students.
The cost of deciding without exploring.
of university students drop out in their first year
A decision made without real information.
Personal frustration and loss of motivation when choosing without real vocation
Loss of a full academic year and delay in professional development
Professional development delayed 2–3 years compared to peers
A financial cost that can be avoided.
Tuition, materials and accommodation for a lost academic year
An additional year of study plus emotional and logistical support throughout the process
Guidance through practice, not theory
Mento is an experiential vocational guidance programme developed by Newlink Education. Before deciding, students must explore.
Experiential Model
Based on real experience, not tests or abstract theory.
Complements, not competes
Integrates naturally with existing school guidance programmes.
Targeted audience
Specifically aimed at 16–17 year-olds at a critical decision point.
Spain is well behind the curve
In leading education systems, students explore before deciding. Spain has a unique opportunity.
From Year 9 to Year 12
Schools can join at any stage of the programme.
Discovery
Year 9 · Age 13–14First contact with the professional world. Students discover their interests.
Exploration
Year 10 · Age 14–15Active exploration of sectors and disciplines. Hands-on experiences guided by professionals.
Focus
Year 11 · Age 15–16Focus on specific areas of interest. Students begin building their vocational profile.
Guidance
Year 12 · Age 16–17Informed decision about academic and professional future. Maximum vocational clarity.
6 sectors, 70+ options
The goal is not to specialise, but to explore. Over 70 learning options across 6 major professional sectors, each combining theory with real hands-on experience.
Health & Medicine
Medicine, nursing, biotechnology and public health.
Technology & AI
Programming, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and software development.
Engineering & Applied Tech
Robotics, renewable energy, industrial design and advanced manufacturing.
Business & Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship, finance, marketing and business management.
Digital Media & Creative
Audiovisual production, graphic design, digital marketing and creative communication.
Law, Psychology & Society
Law, psychology, sociology and social sciences.
One credit. Two modules.
The programme occupies 1 academic credit per year, structured in two semester modules allowing both deep and flexible exploration.
Full curricular integration. No conflict with the existing study plan.
Initial exploration
The student chooses a professional area and begins their exploration. Flexibility to change areas during the first month.
Deep dive or change
Option to change professional area and continue exploring without academic penalty.
Ongoing support
Continuous assessment and personalised mentoring to guide the vocational self-discovery process.
Frictionless, fully supported
Three actors, clear roles, shared responsibility.
Operational Management
— Full programme implementation
— Family communication
— Day-to-day operations
— Technical and pedagogical support
Pedagogical Leadership
— Educational quality supervision
— Curricular integration
— Pedagogical leadership
— Academic credential
Mentoring
— Main point of contact for students
— Vocational accompaniment
— Personalised follow-up
— Family coordination
More than guidance. A competitive advantage.
Every year there are fewer potential students. Greater competition between schools.
Differentiated educational project
Offers an innovative educational experience that sets the school apart.
Student recruitment and retention
Addresses a growing family concern and attracts new students.
Strengthened vocational guidance
Complements and enhances existing guidance programmes.
Commitment to families
Shows that the school supports students in their most important decisions.
Real educational innovation
An internationally proven programme that positions the school as a reference.
Response to falling birth rates
In a more competitive market, MENTO is a concrete retention tool.
Be one of the first 10.
The time to act is now. Places on the pilot programme are limited. The schools that join first will co-create the future of the programme.
Exclusive benefits
Recognition as an innovator in vocational guidance in Spain.
Participation in co-creating the future of the programme.
Special rates and exclusive grants for the school's students.
First to access new professional exploration areas.
Ready to make a difference?
Tell us about your school and we will get in touch to explain all the details of the programme.