Mentorship: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
MONCTON – Not sure what to buy for your savvy, career-driven friend or relative this holiday season?
The Mentra, an organization that helps people and organizations prepare for future success through mentoring, has you covered.
Their Give the Gift of Mentorship campaign will allow you to give a loved one access to their large mentor network for a whole year.
“We were looking for new ways to engage with our supporters, and more importantly bring in new mentees to our network. Right now we have a solid network of mentors who are just waiting to share their advice,” said Shelagh Cooney, program coordinator at The Mentra.
“We wanted to get our message out to the public in a big way, and the holiday season seemed to be the perfect opportunity to proclaim the value of mentorship. Mentorship is all about sharing and giving back, so giving people the opportunity to give someone the gift of mentorship for Christmas was almost a no-brainer for us. It just seemed like the perfect fit.”
Who on your Christmas list could benefit from a mentor this year? Cooney said mentorship can be for anybody who is hoping to grow their career or themselves.
“Our mentees range from small business owners and entrepreneurs to professionals seeking career advancement, to young talents looking for a role model,” she said. “So, anyone looking for business advice or career guidance would benefit from accessing a network of mentors. It’s a great way to kick off 2016 with a positive commitment.”
The Mentra has a network of over 120 subject matter experts from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, who are part of an innovative platform called MentraConnect. For $99, you can give the go-getter in your life access to the MentraConnect platform for one year.
“In other words, you are connecting them to a deep pool of experts whom they can reach out to at any time,” Cooney said. “They’ll be able to identify specific individuals with the expertise they are looking for, book meetings with them and ultimately surround themselves with people who can help them reach their goals.”
Well, that’s a gift we’d be thankful for.