Mentoring

We connect entrepreneurs with volunteer mentors to help consolidate and grow their businesses.

Mentoring is a personalized support methodology that connects entrepreneurs with volunteer mentors with business experience.
Over a period of 6 to 12 months, the entrepreneur and the mentor, through close conversations based on active listening and thought-provoking questions, work together on the needs of the entrepreneurial project to face challenges with greater confidence.

What fits you?

Whatever your situation, we can support you.

I want to find
a mentor

If you have an entrepreneurial project,
we help you find the mentor who best suits your needs.

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I want to mentor an
entrepreneur

If you have business experience,
become a volunteer to support an entrepreneurial project.

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I want to mentor a young person

Support a young person on their career path.
Become a volunteer to help young people start their professional future.

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What does mentoring offer you?

Sharing experience is a key value for entrepreneurial projects.

  • Clarity for decision-making
  • Strategic vision based on real experience
  • Confidence and security on your path
  • Practical, not theoretical, learning
  • Personal and professional support
  • Network and connections

80% of mentees state that they have made better decisions thanks to the process.

Information Sessions

We offer regular online information sessions to inform you about the benefits of the Mentoring program, whether you are an entrepreneur or a mentor.

Information session for volunteers

09/03/2026
15:00
Online

Mentoring Techniques Training

27/03/2026
12:00
Online

Josep Maria & Albert

Mayte Rojas & Sara Jimeno

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Success Stories

“All the programs I participate in are motivating and exciting; I experience them with passion and energy, feeling part of the leadership. Guiding new entrepreneurs has given me wisdom, more enthusiasm, and significant personal and professional growth. Communication and commitment with Autoocupación, from both mentor and mentee, is excellent. For those looking to continue growing, Verónica Martínez offers her ALMA Program.”

Veronica Martinez

“It helped me focus on what matters and guided me through the entire process of starting a business. Starting alone is very challenging, and mentoring makes everything clearer and more manageable. Once you start, you won’t want it to end!”

Joel Luna

“Professionally, it brings seriousness, consistency, and knowledge of how a business works; personally, it encourages boldness and stepping out of your comfort zone. It has improved client relations. Mentoring helps you grow from the inside out with patience and consistency, and these skills can be applied to all areas of life and business.”

Emilio Llunell Zamora

Partner Companies

Programs

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Dona Mentoring

Dona Mentoring The mentoring program for women What is Dona Mentoring? Dona Mentoring is a volunteer program that invites female entrepreneurs, executives, or professionals with business management experience to share their knowledge with other female entrepreneurs. As a mentor, you will support participants in analyzing their business challenges and finding practical solutions, boosting both their

Mentoring in the Province of Barcelona

Mentoring in the Province of Barcelona The Mentoring program for all entrepreneurs in the province of Barcelona What is the Mentoring program? Mentoring is a volunteer program designed to help consolidate and grow businesses. Business owners, executives, and professionals with business experience share their journey and knowledge to support companies in their challenges, offering guidance

Ready4Work

Ready4work The mentoring program for young people starting their professional career What is Ready4work? Ready4work is a voluntary mentoring program aimed at young people starting their professional journey. Through the guidance of mentors with experience in the professional and business world, we offer personalized support so that young people can define objectives and confidently take

Resilience Mentoring

Resilience Mentoring For companies that need to conduct a strategic or financial review What is Resilience Mentoring? Resilience Mentoring is a mentoring program designed for companies at a key turning point that need to conduct a strategic or financial review, or require personal support to make decisions with perspective. Through an external, expert, and objective

Why Autoocupació?

We promote entrepreneurship, private initiative, and equal opportunities for everyone, helping to grow and consolidate your ideas.

Accompanying you in the pursuit of your dreams

For 40 years, we have been accompanying people who decide to seize opportunities and build their own professional future with enthusiasm, passion, and effort.

People accompanying people

We listen, understand, and adapt each process to the reality of the person in front of us. We build bonds, because pursuing a dream is not a lonely path; it is a shared journey.

With you all the way

We cover all stages of your professional development, whatever your stage of life. Creating a company, improving your professional future, or advancing your development.

So you can be what you want to be, wherever you are

We are close to you, locally and online, so that everyone in Catalonia can access opportunities to grow and develop professionally.

Frequently
Asked Questions

We address the most common questions from our users.

What is the difference between mentoring, coaching, and consulting?

Mentoring is based on shared experience and joint reflection; coaching helps define and achieve goals through questions and actions; and consulting provides expert solutions for specific challenges.

What if the fit between the mentor and entrepreneur is not adequate?

No problem. Just inform your dedicated mentoring manager, who will help you redefine the support.

Is it free to participate?

Yes. It is a subsidized volunteer program and, therefore, free of charge for participating entrepreneurs.

How long is the program and what are the sessions like?

The program lasts between 6 and 12 months. Sessions are agreed upon between the mentor and the entrepreneur, although a meeting every 15 days or, at least, one per month is recommended.

Do you want to be a mentee or a mentor?
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General

News

Autoocupació’s SOS Mentoring program, honored at the “la Caixa” Foundation Social Innovation Awards

The jury has recognized ten projects that provide innovative solutions to transform the lives of people in vulnerable situations. SOS Mentoring has saved 1,048 small businesses and 3,668 jobs from the consequences of the pandemic. Barcelona, January 18, 2023. The “la Caixa” Foundation has granted the Social Innovation award to Autoocupació’s SOS Mentoring program, which

The power of volunteer mentoring

On December 5th, International Volunteer Day is celebrated, a great time to look back, evaluate the work done by Autoocupació in this field over recent years, and highlight the commitment of all the volunteers who make it possible and their impact on the beneficiary entrepreneurs. In 2013, Autoocupació launched a volunteer mentoring program in which

Autoocupació’s SOS Mentoring program wins the second Volunteer Award 2021

Autoocupació’s SOS Mentoring program has been awarded the second prize of the 28th edition of the Volunteer Awards, promoted by the Directorate General for Civic and Community Action of the Department of Social Rights of the Government of Catalonia. SOS Mentoring is a volunteer program designed to help entrepreneurs cope with the situation arising from

Interview with Maria Luisa de Miguel, mentoring expert

1.- You are the pioneer of mentoring in Spain and have been practicing professionally in this field for many years. What did you see in mentoring? What does it give you? What surprised me when I started working in mentoring in 2002 were its results. I formed a team of 25 mentors to work for

International Mentoring Days

The International Mentoring Days are a series of online events to connect thousands of mentors from around the world and recognize your great volunteer work. The event will take place on Thursday, November 11, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM via the Zoom platform, and will feature mentoring experts such as Bob Garvey, inspiring stories,

SOS Mentoring saves 400 businesses

SOS Mentoring, the volunteer program promoted by Autoocupació in response to the Covid-19 health emergency, has been a complete success: 400 businesses have joined to receive help from experienced professionals when making the necessary decisions to face the crisis. Around 500 volunteer entrepreneurs, professionals, and executives are already part of the SOS Mentoring program; they