About the Mentorship program
The Youthboost Mentorship prorgam is a structured guidance program designed to support selected young participants who are paired with one of our Mentors who will guide them to identify and articulate their vision. The length of the mentorship is expected to last between 9 to 12 months. It is however encouraged to last throughout the Mentees education. It provides support to the young participants alongside their formal educational training.
The ultimate goal of the Mentorship is to identify talented young people, inspire and motivate them to excel and achieve their dreams. Our mentors will deliver structured guidance to motivate and inspire participants in whatever field they would like to explore. We hope to build a community network of ‘friends and Partners’ holding each other up. Mentoring is all about investing in the future. It is all about establishing a trusting and caring relationship based on mutual respect. Mentors have a passion to work with and guide young people and youth leaders with an understand and expertise of how best to support the mentees. The program is designed to make a positive difference in the lives of Mentees and their development so that they in turn can positively impact on the lives around them.
We are seeking Mentors who have...
- Strong commitment in supporting young women in Nigeria
- At least four years of professional work experience building successful careers, businesses or experience in entrepreneurship
- Proactive in communicating and completing mentorship program tasks
Expectations of a mentor
- Commits to our program and principles.
- Commits to adopt a mentee and desire to want to make a difference
- Passionate about helping others especially the youth.
- Commits to provide his or her mentee with emotional support, guidance and suggestions to assist her achieving her goals.
- Commits to caring and encouraging the mentee.
- Provides support, advice and counsel to mentees
- Cultivates a mentees talents and creativity and steer her toward success
- Contribute to write up of topic issues for the blog
- Engage regularly with our programs
The Mentors on this forum are here to encourage you. We are on your side, cheering you on to succeed. This is our desire for you today. That must be your desire too......to SUCCEED.
Register to become a Mentor
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Conditions of mentorship
Each mentor has been carefully chosen and are encourage to share from their experiences to advice and counsel the young people on this forum.
Our mentors are available 24 hours every day to counsel, guide and advice young people as and when required. Mentors must have proven experience and characteristics that display capabilities to own and run a business or development enterprise.
It is also possible for a Mentee to be mentored by more than one person.
A Quarterly evaluation would be carried out to assess what has been accomplished.
Mentees are also encouraged to write about their life experiences, identifying her dreams and goals.
The program provides Mentors with leadership workshops to equip them with the tools necessary to effectively communicate and share their skills and expertise.