May 15th, 2019 – 2:00 PM This informational session is intended to introduce mentoring programs to the technical assistance, training and networking services provided by The Mentoring Partnership. The foundation of our services is based on the six Elements of Effective Practice, a collection of research-informed practices for youth mentoring programs, and you will learn those […]
Mentoring 101
May 11th, 2019: 9:30AM This interactive training program provides participants with an introduction to mentoring and what to expect as a mentor. Topics like the “mentoring lifecycle,” communication skills, establishing boundaries, and appreciating diversity will make it easier for mentors to navigate relationships with their mentees. This training is appropriate to introduce new volunteers to […]
Family Matters: Family Engagement as a Strategy in Strengthening Mentoring Relationships
Thu, Apr 18, 2019 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EDT While mentoring programs emphasize the bond between mentors and youth, mentoring programs must also acknowledge the crucial role families play in the relationship. Learning to effectively engage caregivers and other family members can lead to stronger and more positive mentoring experiences and outcomes for the […]
WEBINAR – Rural Mentoring: Leveraging Community Assets and Creating a Culture of Mentoring
Thu, Mar 21, 2019 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EDT Access to specific resources and partnerships and travel distance between mentors and mentees are just a few of the unique challenges that rural mentoring programs face. Join us in this webinar for an informative and engaging discussion focused on strategies and best practices for mentoring […]
Group Mentoring: Models and Practices
Thu, Feb 21, 2019 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EST Group mentoring has become increasingly popular within youth serving programs, in part because agencies can serve more mentees with fewer mentors. Yet, with few official guidelines, many organizations struggle to understand what group mentoring is, and how to integrate actual “mentoring” into their efforts. This […]
Maximizing Volunteer Engagement
Thu, Jan 24, 2019 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EST Mentoring programs are focused on recruiting and engaging volunteers as mentors, but is there potential for volunteers to support our programs in other ways? Learn how to maximize the potential of your volunteers beyond mentoring, and engage them in recruiting other mentors and mentees, supporting […]
IMPACT Webinar: Diverse Ways Corporations Support Youth Mentoring
Tue, Oct 30, 2018 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT Our October IMPACT webinar will be featuring MENTOR Affiliates and their corporate partners to showcase the diverse ways that companies are supporting and engaging in the youth mentoring movement. We will highlight effective practices for building, managing and sustaining partnerships. Click here to learn more […]
WEBINAR: Board Engagement: Setting Your Board Up for Success
Thu, Oct 18, 2018 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EDT This webinar will explore the importance of building a strong board for you program by delving into 4 main areas of focus: recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and board assessment! Join us to receive tangible experiences and tools that you can apply to your program and ensure […]
IMPACT Webinar: Tools, Resources and Models Supporting Corporate Engagement in Youth Mentoring
Tue, Sep 25, 2018 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT Our September 2018 IMPACT webinar will feature a variety of tools, resources and models that support corporate engagement in youth mentoring. We will highlight an on-the-go mobile learning app for youth from ASU, customer service training and credentialing opportunities from the National Retail Federation […]
WEBINAR: School Integrated Mentoring
Thu, Sep 20, 2018 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EDT This webinar is part of the Collaborative Mentoring Webinar Series, which is funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention through the National Mentoring Resource Center and facilitated in partnership with MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership. These webinars would not be possible without […]