Why do schools need mentorship programs?
                     Why do schools 
need mentorship 
programs?
What makes a 
good mentor?
A good mentor is available to 
their mentee. They have relevant 
knowledge and a sincere desire 
to provide support. 
They’re open to sharing their 
experiences honestly and skilled 
in developing others through 
listening, giving constructive 
feedback, and provoking 
reflection.
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Why might a 
student need 
a mentor?
Studying is an amazing 
experience. However, it can also 
be a challenging one. 
A mentor can provide a student 
with personal support 
throughout the ups and downs 
of academia. This can reinforce 
a student’s sense of resilience.
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Goal Setting
The mentor helps the child to 
set goals for both academic and 
personal trajectories. Goal 
setting and action plan allow the 
child to prioritize.
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Self-Efficacy
Self-efficacy or having a strong 
belief in one's capabilities is one 
of the most important 
ingredients to achieve a 
challenging goal for success. 
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Emotional 
Development
 Emotional development at 
school is possible only when the 
child feels safe and cared for. 
Mentors see to it that they 
provide such a safe environment 
for the student to have a sense 
of belonging and respect for 
others and themselves. 
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Innovative 
Mindset
To develop competencies, a 
teacher mentor helps the child 
to have a purpose. 
The importance of giving 
meaning to life is instilled in the 
formative years so that students 
have a purpose and each one 
acts on it to become the agent 
of change. 
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Benefits for 
youth
• Increased high school graduation 
rates
• Lower high school dropout rates
• Healthier relationships and lifestyle 
choices
• Better attitude about school
• Higher college enrollment rates and 
higher educational aspirations
• Enhanced self-esteem and self-
confidence
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Benefits for 
youth cont.
• Improved behavior, both at 
home and at school
• Stronger relationships with 
parents, teachers, and peers
• Improved interpersonal skills
• Decreased likelihood of 
initiating drug and alcohol 
use
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A sounding 
board for your 
ideas
When you have a mentor, you 
have someone to discuss your 
plans with. Because they 
understand your field of 
interest, they’ll be able to 
provide relevant and informed 
feedback.
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A confidence 
boost in 
moments of 
self-doubt
As you learn and try new things, 
it’s understandable to have 
periods of insecurity. A mentor 
can share their experiences and 
reassure you about your 
progress.
Source: youth.gov