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Education and Learning
Celebrating National Mentoring Day
On the 27th October 2023 it was National Mentoring Day. National Mentoring Day was founded in
2014 to celebrate, connect, educate, and support mentors, mentees, and mentoring initiatives,
ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential through access to mentoring.
In 2016 the day was inaugurated as an official National Day by the Houses of Parliament.
This annual day attracts widespread press and social media interest and is, therefore, a great
opportunity for any organisation to showcase their commitment to investing in people and supporting
education, enterprise, and society. Therefore, we have been considering the benefits of a mentoring
programme.
The Benefits of Mentoring
Mentoring is a professional relationship in which an experienced individual (mentor) provides
guidance, support, and knowledge to a less-experienced person (mentee). It typically involves shar-
ing expertise, advice and insights to help the mentee develop skills, knowledge, and personal growth.
Mentoring is commonly used for career development, where mentors assist mentees in setting and
achieving career goals, navigating workplace challenges, and gaining industry-specific knowledge. It can
also be employed for personal growth, entrepreneurship, leadership development, and skill
enhancement, fostering a dynamic exchange of wisdom and experience between mentor and mentee.
It also improves the leadership, communication, management skills, and confidence of both the
mentee and the mentor.
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