The role of mentorship in student success.

  Tips for Students on finding meaningful mentorship 1. Know What You’re Looking For Before finding a mentor, you’ll want to think about what it is that you’re looking for in the relationship. Are you new to a company and want to know how to succeed within your role? Or maybe you are looking to make an internal transition and seeking advice on how to do so. Or perhaps, it’s about learning a new skill and hearing about how someone else got there. Regardless of the situation, it’s important to know what you’re seeking. Tony Conrad, founder of about.me says that understanding your goals and setting clear expectations is the #1 secret to finding a mentor. This will help you to narrow down who to talk to and network with, which will lead to finding mentor(s) that best align with your circumstances. Much of the confusion that emerges around finding a mentor relates to looking to the wrong person for advice. By taking the time to sit down and strategically think about what guidance you n...

Examples of mentorship programs in schools and colleges showcasing the positive outcomes for mentors and mentees 1. ACE Mentor Program Started in 1994, the ACE Mentor Program supports high school students in their pursuit of careers in architecture, construction, and engineering. Comprising 70 chapters in 37 states, the program enrolls more than 10,000 students annually and connects participants with over 4,100 volunteer mentors. Student teams work with their mentors and take on roles within a design team, completing a 35-hour design project. Participants can also compete for more than $2.5 million in scholarships, visit construction sites, attend summer camps, and access industry internships. 2. Check & Connect In the 1990s, Check & Connect began helping students at risk of dropping out of high school get back on track, and the group continues its mission today. Implemented in 48 states, this program strives to increase student engagement and decrease dropout rates through tar...