MENTORING SERVICES

Relationships and Communication/Career and Goal Setting/Family & Finances​​

A mentor works on two levels, both supporting the individual/family in meeting essential skill sets and helping envision and take steps toward desired goals. A mentor offers sponsorship providing direction with clear instruction and guidance in the following ways:

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Coaches-Helps individual/family learn new skills and practice new behaviors

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Protects-Helps individual/family find new and challenging opportunities within the organization or situation while protecting them from adverse forces and dead-end situations

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Supports-Listens with a sympathetic ear, explains unwritten rules, and acknowledges disappointments and triumphs

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Acts as a Role Model- Offers insight on how he or she "made it" during trying situations

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Advises-Shares institutional and professional wisdom, critiques performance, and makes suggestions

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Acquires resources- Brings critical materials, opportunities, or experiences to the attention of the individual/family

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