Why Mentoring?

Mentoring can help acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to progress in your career.

Good mentoring results in:
• personal and career growth
• network building
• leadership development
• experiential learning
• knowledge exchange
• career development and skills exchange

Participant Roles

Here are some typical activities each role engages in the mentor relationship.

The mentor...
• Assists the mentee in developing a mentoring plan
• Provides or directs opportunity for experience-based learning
• Provides coaching and feedback

The candidate...
• Schedules mentoring meetings
• Takes action based upon the mentoring relationship
• Integrates mentoring information into career planning

Mentoring Process

In order to have an effective mentoring process, the following parameters are suggested:

Both the mentor and the candidate...
• Should establish guidelines and agendas for your meetings (if time permits)
• Set goals for both the mentor and candidate on what they would like to accomplish by the end of the mentorship.
• Meet as frequently as is convenient for both participants to facilitate the mentorship
• Share information and perspectives on projects, coursework, and other related materials.

If you're interested in becoming a mentor or mentee:

> Sign up for the UPA Mentorship Program today!