Starting a Mentoring Program
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Description of Resource:
This resource provides guidance on how to start a mentoring program and highlights what is involved when starting a mentoring program. This resource includes considerations before starting and frequently asked questions to support those who are interested in starting a mentoring program.
Note: This resource should not be viewed as a stand-alone or comprehensive resource on practices for starting a mentoring program. For additional and complementary guidance, users of the resource are encouraged to consult the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring™. The up-to-date version of the Quality Assurance Standards referred to in this resource are currently outlined as the Standards in the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring™.
Goals:
To provide individuals and organizations information and recommended practices on what is involved when launching a mentoring program.
Target Population/Eligibility of Target Sites:
Programs interested in starting or enhancing a mentoring program.
Corresponding Elements of Effective Practice:
All
Key Personnel:
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Additional Information:
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Resource Name:
Starting a Mentoring Program
Publisher/Source:
The EMT Group, Inc.
Authors:
Dustianne North, Jerry Sherk, and Judy Strother
Date of Publication:
1999
Resource Type:
Program Management Resources
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Evaluation Methodology:
Resource has not been evaluated for effectiveness
Evaluation Outcomes:
Resource has not been evaluated for effectiveness
Evaluation Validity:
Resource has not been evaluated for effectiveness
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Accessing and Using this Resource:
This resource can be accessed freely online: http://emt.org/userfiles/StartMentWeb.pdf
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References:
Evidence Base: N/A
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