(The Applications of Mentoring)

Business:

Mentoring is an ongoing intentional partnership between two people. It is a process in which learning and knowledge management happens for the mentee, while the mentor assists with the professional development. Mentoring  in the workplace focuses on professional growth and learning, although some mentors facilitate their mentees personal or emotional development as well.  Mentoring is an effective method for businesses to help employees with orientation, career advancement, problem solving, coaching and support.  In addition, mentors can assist employees by navigating the challenges associated with successful, productive, and meaningful work life.  Being mentored at the start of your career is a determining factor in career success.  It keeps young employees focused and on track. (more............) 

Career Centers:

A mentor is an experienced professional from a specific career field, who has demonstrated and experienced professional success, and is willing to be involved in the process of assisting a student's progress through a career plan.  While much can be learned in the classroom, there is no substitute for real-life, on-the job experience; the kind of experience mentors can help you with in your learning process.   

Colleges:

Mentoring programs are an important tool for developing college students.   And it can help to increase the retention and graduation rates.  College mentoring programs are a way to help students feel welcome at the college and adjust to the complexities of college life.  For the freshmen, a mentorship program affords them the opportunity to develop a friendly relationship with an adult mentor on the campus early in the academic year. (more.............)

Entrepreneurs:

Mentoring has long been recognized as providing valuable opportunities for professional and personal growth.  Having a business mentor can mean that you have someone to turn when you need advice or guidance.  There is great value in consulting with someone who has more entrepreneurial experience and who can be a good sounding board.  The advice gained from being mentored can keep the entrepreneur from re-inventing the wheel.  Being mentored will help you to stay the course or get to a destination more quickly with fewer headaches.  Every entrepreneur can benefit from having a mentor. 

School Based Mentoring:

Research shows that mentoring programs enrich students lives, help meet their need for positive adult contact, and provide one-on-one support and advocacy.  Teachers observe that students who are mentored have better attitudes, behavior, and self-confidence.  And equally important, students GPAs improve as a result of the strong relationship developed with their mentor.