mentorship
noun
men·tor·ship
ˈmen-ˌtȯr-ˌship 
-tər-
: the influence, guidance, or direction given by a mentor
Francie rides under the mentorship of Rodney Jenkins.—
Ami Rosi
Ami RosiThe solution, they decided, was a two-year program welcoming adolescents into the community with equal doses of mentorship, Scripture and recreation.—Nathan Thornburgh
Nathan ThornburghSenior Senate women intentionally cultivate a collaborative spirit through social events and mentorship.—Jill Filipovic
Jill FilipovicExamples of mentorship in a Sentence
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The table is jammed with pamphlets for youth mentorship, a pretrial diversion program and domestic violence resources.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 9 May 2024
The fellows – who must be passionate about producing stories from underrepresented perspectives – will also receive mentorship and training via masterclasses, one-on-one coaching from creative executives and meet-and-greets with industry leaders.
—Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
The organization regularly hosts development workshops, mentorship programs and mixers for their members.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 8 May 2024
The winner receives a silver trophy, a grant of €150,000 (about $162,000), and a one-year mentorship at La Fabrique du Temps, LV’s modern manufacturer in Switzerland.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
Highgarden focuses on the professional personal development of team members through mentorship, training, and a supportive network.
—Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2024
The Women Radio Centre’s annual workshop provides mentorship, coaching, and resources to support investigative stories.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2024
Managers can be intentional about having check-ins with teams, fostering connection during the onboarding process, recognizing employees’ accomplishments, and finding innovative ways to collaborate across teams, such as offering mentorship opportunities.
—Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 2 May 2024
The group discussed their experience at The 2023 Thrill of Possibility Summit sponsored by Nissan and the value of attending HBCUs including a sense of community, mentorship opportunities and one-of-a-kind, rich cultural experiences that can contribute to academic and career success.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 2 May 2024
Sam Gringlas, NPR, 9 May 2024
The fellows – who must be passionate about producing stories from underrepresented perspectives – will also receive mentorship and training via masterclasses, one-on-one coaching from creative executives and meet-and-greets with industry leaders.
—Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
The organization regularly hosts development workshops, mentorship programs and mixers for their members.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 8 May 2024
The winner receives a silver trophy, a grant of €150,000 (about $162,000), and a one-year mentorship at La Fabrique du Temps, LV’s modern manufacturer in Switzerland.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
Highgarden focuses on the professional personal development of team members through mentorship, training, and a supportive network.
—Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2024
The Women Radio Centre’s annual workshop provides mentorship, coaching, and resources to support investigative stories.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2024
Managers can be intentional about having check-ins with teams, fostering connection during the onboarding process, recognizing employees’ accomplishments, and finding innovative ways to collaborate across teams, such as offering mentorship opportunities.
—Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 2 May 2024
The group discussed their experience at The 2023 Thrill of Possibility Summit sponsored by Nissan and the value of attending HBCUs including a sense of community, mentorship opportunities and one-of-a-kind, rich cultural experiences that can contribute to academic and career success.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 2 May 2024
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“Mentorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentorship. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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