A successful mentoring program provides mentors effective training, easy connection/interaction opportunities with mentees, and efficient communication channels with staff and other stakeholders in their mentee’s success.
Upon completing up to 6 hours of training, YDI mentors know how to confidently and cooperatively engage mentees in an intentional relationship that yields meaningful results for both parties.
YDI mentors frequently say how they receive as much as they give from the program and mentees — which is huge considering 50% of mentoring relationships fail due in part to waning mentor interest and involvement.
Our 3-part training system provides YDI mentors with in-depth, interactive instruction that is research driven, based on best practices and aligns with evidence-based models.
Our dual development approach includes content for both mentors and mentees that cover:
Mentoring Defined & Rhodes’ Pathways To Mentoring Influence.
Establishing The Emotional Connection (Great Ice Breaker!).
The 3 Way Impact & 5 Stages of Mentoring.
School-based versus Community-based Mentoring Models).
Making Personalized Life Skills Development The Center of your Mentoring Model.
Group versus 1-on-1 Mentoring (why doing both is best).
Establishing A Purposeful & Practical Mentoring Meeting/Activity Schedule.
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM