Why Do Schools Need Mentorship Programs? 
                     WHY  DO  SCHOOLS  NEED  
MENTORSHIIP  PROGRAMS?
Who is a Mentor?
• A mentor is someone with which you can develop a long-term relationship that is centered 
around building the mentee’s growth and development. 
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The Role Of A Mentor
• When it comes to education, students who have 
mentors can benefit greatly. 
• This is because mentors can help them to 
navigate the undergraduate and graduate 
educational journey by imparting wisdom and 
advice.
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Importance Of A Mentor
• There are so many reasons why it is beneficial to 
have a mentor and to be a mentor. 
• The relationship paves way for a two-way street 
of upsides.
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BENEFITS OF MENTORSHIP 
PROGRAMS
Provide Knowledge
• Mentors share their knowledge and experience 
with you so that you can learn from their 
experience. 
• You can then apply these lessons to your life as a 
student and in personal and professional settings.
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Help You Improve
• It’s often easier for someone outside of yourself 
to notice where you need improvement. 
• A mentor gets to know your strengths and 
weaknesses over time and can play a critical role 
in helping you become the best version of 
yourself.
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Broaden Professional Network
• Mentors tend to be well-connected and well-
liked, that’s why they choose to give back as a 
mentor.
• They can introduce you to their professional 
network and help to set you up for success in 
your career endeavors.
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Provide Encouragement
• Mentors are not only around to point out flaws or 
give advice. 
• They also serve as a support system to provide 
you with encouragement to take risks and believe 
in yourself.
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Help Advise
• When you need to ask someone’s opinion on a 
big decision, you can turn to your trusted mentor 
for advice. 
• While some mentors prefer to guide you to your 
own answers, others may be straightforward with 
their advice. 
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Can Learn From Their Experience
• Making mistakes in school or business is 
inevitable. 
• However, you can learn lessons from your 
mentor’s past experiences and stories so that you 
can avoid making big errors in your own life.
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