
aboutMENTORING 101
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Introduction to MENTOR Newark
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Mentoring in Real Life
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What is a Mentor?
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Impact of Mentoring
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Benefits of a good mentoring Program
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The Mentoring Cycle
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Know the Limits
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Mentoring during a pandemic
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Discussion
Presenter:
Thomas Owens, Executive Director
MENTOR Newark (formally Newark Mentoring Movement)
MENTORING THEME MUSIC
WHAT IS A MENTOR?
NAME, TITLE
A MENTOR IS...
Mentoring is NOT:
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Therapy
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Parenting
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Peers
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Counselors
Mentors are those "caring adults"we are talking about. People who understand how important it is to "Give back to their community" and help guide the lives of young people.

A MENTOR IS...
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A Caring Adult
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A Caring Confidante
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A Teacher
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A Guide
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A Supporter
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A Cheerleader
A MENTOR IS NOT...
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Parent
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Therapist
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Employer
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Counselor
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Peer *Except in cases of peer-to-peer mentoring
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Santa Claus
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Disciplinarian

BENEFITS OF A GOOD MENTORING PROGRAM
BACKGROUND CHECKS
SCREENING
TRAINING
PROGRAM SUPPORT
A REAL STORY ABOUT THE IMPACT OF MENTORING
THE MENTORING CYCLE
KNOW THE LIMITS

THE MENTORING CYCLE
EARLY DEVELOPMENT
In this first awkward stage of the mentor/mentee relationship each of you is feeling the other out. It can often feel like that first round in a boxing match when you just circle and study each others movements, expressions and reactions. Topics to be aware of during this stage are...
1. Who is Who? - Role Clarification
All partners in the mentor/mentee relationship should and accept their respective roles...
MENTEE/YOUTH - Friend
MENTOR - Caring Adult Friend
PARENT - Supporter of the match
STAFF - Liaison between partners in the match relationship, facilitator, resource person, supporter of the match
LISTENING BODY LANGUAGE VOICE ATTITUDE
KNOW THE LIMITS

BOUNDARIES
MENTORING IN NEWARK

MENTORING IN NEWARK
The Mentoring Collaborative @Launchpad Newark is gathering of local and national mentoring organizations that serve Newark youth. The group meets monthly to measurably increase the capacity of mentoring in the city of Newark.
MENTORING IN THE TIME OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC: THE MENTOR NEWARK APP
MENTOR NEWARK
NEW MENTOR FOUR STEP PROCESS

Download the App

Background Check

Mentor Survey

Mentoring 101 Training


DISCUSSION
Questions, next steps and more.
Thank You!