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1. Create Your Program

This article walks you through creating a new program in Together from selecting a template to configuring how your participants will be matched.

Written by Keagan McMahon

Choose a Program Template

Creating a new program in Together starts with choosing the right template and configuring the key details that will shape how your participants connect. This article walks you through the first step of the Program Builder — setting up your program and choosing your match types.

After logging into the Together platform, navigate to the Program Templates tab. From here, you can choose from popular templates such as:

  • Mentorship Programs

  • Group Programs

  • Colleague Connect Programs

Or, if you’d like to build something from scratch, click the Create Custom Program button.

Fill Out Your Program Details

Once you select a template, you’ll be prompted to complete the Program Details page. This is where you’ll customize the high-level branding and information for your program.

You’ll want to provide:

  • Program Name

  • Program Description

  • Program Banner Image

  • Support Contact(s)

For more information on Support Contacts, check out this article: Adding Program Support Contacts

Note: You can always return to edit this information later.

When you’re done, click Next to proceed.

Choose Matching Types

Next, you’ll choose how participants will be matched in your program. You can select from:

  • 1-on-1 Matching Types

  • Group Matching Types

You can choose one matching type from each category, and add more later if needed.

For example, in this walkthrough, we’ll select:

  • Traditional Mentorship

  • Peer Mentorship

  • Group Mentorship

Then, click Next.

Configure Matching Types

Now it’s time to fine-tune the experience for each matching type you selected.

For each match type, you’ll be able to set:

  • A custom Match Type Name

  • A brief Description

  • Labels (Optional)

  • The Matching Process

  • Additional configuration settings like session frequency

Matching Process Options

Here’s a breakdown of the available matching methods:

  • Roulette: Participants are auto-matched at a set cadence with no approvals needed. Only available in Colleague Connect and Coffee Chats. You can also set the match day and frequency.

  • User-led (1-sided approval): Participants choose a match and only need their own approval. Admins can still assign matches manually.

  • User-led (2-sided approval): Participants submit top match requests and must get approval from the other party. You can also adjust the shortlist size.

  • Admin-led Only: Admins assign matches directly using algorithmic recommendations. Only available for Mentorship and Group match types.

Once you’re done, click Finish.

That’s it! You’ve successfully created your program.

To continue building your program, head over to Step 2 - Registration Setup.

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