Webinars, Podcasts and Forums

[Webinar] Capacity Building Strategies for Smaller Mentoring Organizations

Many youth mentoring programs in the U.S. are smaller-scale programs that serve fewer than 100 mentor matches. Smaller programs often have limited staff time that is split between supporting mentor matches, recruiting new mentors, and raising funding to keep the lights on. In this webinar, we will explore proven capacity building strategies for smaller organizations […]

[Event] European virtual launch for Dr. Rhodes’ new book

Date: Wednesday July 8, 2020 / 16:00-17:00 CEST (10am-11am, EST) Description: We are bringing a special event to you: the European book launch of Older and Wiser: New ideas for youth mentoring in the 21st century, by prof. dr. Jean Rhodes. Join this unique event to get inspired by the writer, to hear a summary […]

[Webinar] Team transition! Mentoring youth in the transition from foster care to adult life

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2020 1:00 – 2:15 PM Eastern Standard Time Description: The transition to adulthood represents a critical moment in the lives of youth involved in foster care. Support from caring peers and adults can make all the difference between a transition with dire circumstances or one in which a young person can […]

European Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring will host #KeepMentoring webinar

Description:  Let’s get together in an opportunity to learn and share! Get ready to be inspired by professionals that are exploring new ways to connect and reinforce mentoring relationships in times of social distancing. Julie Gehring (University of Connecticut, U.S.), Laura Cardús (AFEV, Spain), Gysbert Bergsma (Stichting VerbindMij, The Netherlands) and Eva Fernández (Fundación Èxit, […]

[Webinar] Series Announcment: Living and Learning Empathy in Covid-19

The Institute for Lifecourse and Society (NUI Galway) and The Global Network of UNESCO Chairs for Children, Youth, and Communities, in collaboration with Penn State University, are hosting live conversations starting this Thursday, April 30th, at 6pm (GMT)  in the first of this Living and Learning Empathy in Covid-19 webinar series. Below, you can find […]

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[Webinar] We see you: Mentoring Boys & Young Men of Color through a racial equity lens

Date: Thu, Apr 16, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EDT Description: The challenges facing Boys & Young Men of Color (BYMOC), though well-documented and heavily researched, continue to persist in communities across the United States. While bright spots exist through the work of organizations such as the 100 Black Men of America, the Campaign for […]

[Webinar] Mentorship in the context of COVID-19: Why relationships matter now more than ever

Higher education institutions across the country are facing tremendous turbulence in the face of COVID-19. With college campuses closing and learning being moved online, it is now more important than ever that socially distanced students have a relevant and engaged support network. Mentorship in the Context of COVID-19: Why Relationships Matter More Than Ever; A […]

[Webinar] Activating the power of youth voice in mentoring

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2020, 1:00 – 2:15 PM Eastern Description: Youth mentoring programs are dedicated to serving youth and ensuring that young people have the tools and supports necessary to succeed and achieve their goals. But how do mentoring programs ensure that young people’s voices are accounted for when discussing issues and experiences, and creating […]

[Webinar] Mentoring youth involved in the juvenile justice system

Description: This webinar will discuss best practices and considerations for mentoring youth involved in and impacted by the juvenile justice system. Attendees will hear from practitioners working in the juvenile justice space who will discuss the role and impact of mentoring along with mentoring challenges and strategies for supporting this population of youth. Date: Thu, […]

[Webinar] Workplace mentoring: Preparing youth for success in the workforce

If you’re looking for resources on how to help youth have success in the workplace, MENTOR is hosting a webinar for you! Find more information about it below: Date: Thu, Jan 16, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EST Description: Mentoring relationships in the workplace have been shown to have a positive impact on both workplace […]