Mentoring training double-session with the TVS mentors who were trained at the CIMER center to lead workshops. Bring your laptop and expect an interactive, discussion-based session!

To be continued after the coffee break in "Mentor Training II".

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Get trained in the art of mentoring!

Mentoring is a skill that, like all skills, must be learned. Most academic institutions do not have structures in place to train mentors in effective mentorship practices; to cite The Science of Effective Mentoring in STEMM,

“Because mentorship can be so influential in shaping the future STEMM [science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine] workforce, its occurrence should not be left to chance or idiosyncratic implementation. There is a gap between what we know about effective mentoring and how it is practiced in higher education”.

Well-intentioned scientists may make mistakes that can impact a junior scientist's career trajectory and retention. This can make the task of mentoring become daunting, especially for a conscientious prospective mentor. It is especially difficult when mentoring is unstructured, when mentors do not have access to training, when mentors are not instructed in how to measure the impact of their mentoring or assess the needs of their mentees, and when mentors aren't certain how to structure their mentorship activities so that they are effective but can fit within their other academic responsibilities.

What Makes Mentoring Effective?

“The success of mentoring relationships lies in the skills and knowledge of the mentors; yet this also requires developing professional–personal relationships” (The Science of Effective Mentoring in STEMM).

We are proud to offer the opportunity for professional mentorship training!

TVS’ mentor training team was instructed by the CIMER Center in leading culturally-responsive, evidence-based mentorship trainings. The Entering Mentoring curriculum addresses the following key topics: 

• maintaining effective communication, 
• aligning expectations, 
• addressing equity and inclusion, 
• articulating your mentoring plan, 
• assessing understanding, 
• fostering independence, and 
• promoting professional development.