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contents
1 How to Use This Course
2 What is Mentoring?
2.1 Overview
2.2 What is a Mentor?
2.3 Why Do People Become Mentor?
2.4 Giving Back and Contributing to the Future
2.5 What is a Mentee?
2.6 What Young People Want from a Mentor
2.7 Mentor/Parent Roles
2.8 Wrap-up
3 Becoming a Mentor: An Orientation
4 The Mentoring Lifecycle: Birth
5 The Mentoring Lifecycle: Engage
6 The Mentoring Lifecycle: Sustain
7 The Mentoring Lifecycle: Transition
8 Self Check
9 You're Ready to Begin!
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What is Mentoring?

2.1 Overview

So you are thinking about becoming an e-mentor. That's great! You'll find that mentoring can be one of the most satisfying and rewarding experiences you'll ever have.

You may be uncertain about what mentoring involves or whether you have the background and experience to succeed at mentoring. Many people considering mentoring often have these concerns and wonder what it's all about

This course is designed to give you the information and tools you will need to become a great mentor. In this section of the course, you will learn

  • why people become Mentors.
  • the benefits of becoming a Mentor.
  • what is covered in this course.

Remember, mentoring not only helps the child you mentor but it gives you a great experience. Though it takes work to be a successful Mentor, it is also a lot of fun, so have a good time during this course as you prepare to become a great Mentor!


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