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Orientation and Training

The investment you make in initial and ongoing training of mentors contributes to the success of your program in a number of ways. Both mentors and mentees need a clear understanding of your expectations for them before they join your program. By making roles and responsibilities clear from the beginning, you can minimize the potential for future misunderstandings.

Mentee Orientation and Training
Why train mentees? Many programs concentrate their training resources on the mentors, ignoring the needs of mentees. Mentees need a clear understanding of your expectations for the mentees participating in your mentoring program. More...

Mentor Training
What is the purpose of mentor training? The investment you make in initial and ongoing training of mentors contributes to the success of your program in a number of ways. Your training should be geared to helping mentors. More...

Mentor Orientation
By providing prospective mentors with a pre-match orientation, you allow them to make a more informed decision about whether to participate in your program. It also gives them the chance to meet other prospective mentors and begin an informal support group. More...

Orientation and Training Resources

Additional information, resources and tools are available in the Find Resources section and in the How to Build a Successful Mentoring Program Using the Elements of Effective Practice Tool Kit.