November 2024 Mentoring News
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Training for Programs
Virtual Introduction to Elements of Effective Practice
Tuesday, November 19, 12-1:30pm
This 90-minute informational session is intended to introduce mentoring program staff to the technical assistance, training, and networking services provided by The Mentoring Partnership. The foundation of our services is based on the 16 Elements of Effective Practice, a collection of research-informed practices for youth mentoring programs. During this workshop, you will be introduced to those elements as a way to learn how The Mentoring Partnership can offer you ongoing support. Attending this training is also the first step in applying for technical assistance. Sessions are currently being done virtually. Click here to register.
November 2024 LENS: Youth Voice
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
9:30am – 11:00am EST
Join us for this virtual LENS Meeting for a conversation on youth voice! Adelaide Moschler from MENTOR Independence Region will share tips for encouraging youth voice in programming. We will explore the Youth-Led Advocacy Guide and Chapter 8 of the Becoming a Better Mentor Guide - Honoring Youth Voice and Building Power. This conversation is a continuation from our Mentor Chat Podcast on Youth Voice. TMP will also share information about our revised Making the Most of Mentoring Training that can serve as a resource for your mentoring programs. Click here to register!
Training for Mentors
Mentoring 101
Saturday, December 14th, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
*This is the last Mentoring 101 for the year, so register now!
This 2-hour interactive training program provides participants with an introduction to mentoring and what to expect as a mentor. Topics like the "mentoring lifecycle," communication skills, establishing boundaries, and appreciating diversity will make it easier for mentors to navigate relationships with their mentees. This training is appropriate to introduce new volunteers to the field of mentoring and to refresh current mentors on best practices. Click here to register.
Program Development
Apply Now for No-Cost Support!
Are you looking to strengthen your program according to research-based youth mentoring best practices? Are you thinking of how to finesse your mentee and mentor recruitment strategy? Do you need help developing training for your volunteers? Would you like assistance in creating a logic model or evaluation tools?
If you answered yes to any of these, then no-cost technical assistance from The Mentoring Partnership may be the perfect next step for your program! As a technical assistance providing organization through the National Mentoring Resource Center, TMP provides resources and coaching to help address your program's individual needs and improve implementation of mentoring best practices. All of TMP's support and services are rooted in the nationally recognized, research-based, Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring. Trained technical assistance providers at TMP can assist you and your program with topics such as program design, recruitment, mentor/mentee training, match closure procedures, program evaluation, and many others. Check out our recent work with Providence Connections to see TMP's impact in action!
Reach out to TMP by emailing Ashley Wineland (awineland@mentoringpittsburgh.org) to discuss how we can best support you and your work.
Community News
November is "Thank Your Mentee Month"
Mentoring relationships truly are two-way streets, where both mentors and mentees have the chance to learn and grow together! This #ThankYourMentee month, we invite all mentors to reflect on and share the invaluable lessons they've learned from their mentees. Click here to learn more and use the hashtags #ThankYourMentee and #MentoringAmplifies to share your story.
New Health Care Facility is coming to Homewood
A $25 Million Dollar development is coming to HOMEWOOD! Primary Care Health Services Inc. has teamed up with state, federal and community members to celebrate this monumental moment. The new Wilford A. Payne Medical Center will have dental services, local pharmacy and holistic maternal and childcare access. To learn more, check out Mayor Ed Gainey's Newsletter.
