Mentorship programs come in all shapes and sizes. Some are one-to-one, some are groups, some pair professionals at different career stages, and others involve peer groups. Mentor moments can be years-long relationships or isolated settings, intended to last a day. Additionally, programs can focus on skill building, career development, life coaching or all the above. It’s important, however, from the origin of the relationship to outline a foundation of understanding of the needs, the parameters, and the goals. This way, all parties understand what they have committed to and the rules of engagement.

Let’s examine a few examples of programs currently in the field.

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