An Initiative of Women and Infants’ Hospital and the UNAP/RI Hospital Health Care Education Trust A Career Pathways System for Employees of Partner Health Care Employers and Community Residents

What is Stepping Upan innovative partnership between health

care employers and the community The goal - to provide guidance, coaching,

education/training and support services to persons interested in creating a long-term careers in healthcare.

Our “Grow our Own” strategy helps employees become licensed and credentialed for the many high-growth, high-demand jobs of the future.

Services• College and pre-college courses • Skills training (foundation & job-specific)• Career exploration• Career coaching• Mentoring• Tutoring• Job Shadowing• Internships• ESOL and GED

(English for speakers of other languages)

A mentor is someone who allows you

to see the hope inside yourself.

Oprah Winfrey

Mentor Program Goalto provide professional support and

guidance to minimize initial employment anxiety

increase new employee retention, and

to provide a valuable resource for questions and tips on acclimating to the new job environment

Mentor

The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share

your riches but to reveal to him his own.

Benjamin Disraeli

Overview 1 The Stepping Up mentoring program seeks to foster the professional growth of its clients through a traditional mentoring

process with these features:Each mentor is assigned no more than five

mentees. Mentors are encouraged to meet with

each mentee at least one hour per quarter.

Overview 2

Mentors serve for at least six months. Mentors and mentees are paired

according to responses to a grouping questionnaire.

Mentor/Mentee groupings are established in cooperation with the Stepping Up Career Advisor.

Mentor/Mentee relationships are evaluated annually.

Mentor Criteria 1 or more years experience in

current position. an exemplary/competent employee

who can communicate skills and procedures of the department

successful completion of the mentor training program

no supervisory role over the mentee

Training a comprehensive two-day training

focusing on program expectations, the conduct of an effective mentor, diversity sensitivity.

The goal is to enhance the skill sets of the mentor.

MentorAn experienced and trusted adviser An experienced person in a company

who trains and counsels new employees

To advise or train someone (especially a younger colleague)

What is expected of me as a mentor? 1

Maintain effective communication with the mentee Help the mentee develop an appropriate learning

plan Provide guidance based on the mentee's learning

and developmental needs Display patience and tolerance Help the mentee to:

access appropriate experts build professional relationships manage change prepare for advancement

Have reasonable expectations of the mentee

What is expected of me as a mentor? 2

Be a resource, advisor, role model, sponsor, etc. Give encouragementHelp the mentee see the big pictureFollow through with meetings, phone calls, and

emailsProvide and receive feedback Maintain a positive outlookBe willing to use mentee mistakes as

opportunities to learnBe accountable and responsible for the

relationship's successperform periodic assessments

What is expected of the mentee?

Initiate and drive the relationship Assess areas of strength and

development Establish a mentoring agreement and an individual learning planPrepare for advancementWork with the Career Advisor in

identifying a mentor who can help meet mentee goals

What is expected of the mentee? 2

Maintain effective communication with the Career Advisor and mentor

Be willing to learn, complete assignments, listen actively, receive and give feedback, improve skills and develop new skills

Follow through with meetings, phone calls, and emails

Be accountable and responsible for the relationship's success

What’s in it for the mentor?opportunity to give back train the next generation. Mentees appreciate what mentors do on their own time

enjoy having the close involvement with mentee

Seeing a person grow and learn is an affirmation of the mentor's efforts.

What’s in it for the mentor? 2

The special bond that develops between mentor and protégé can develop into a career-long friendship.

mentors feel better about themselves, and their work will make a better impression on clients.

Opportunity to learn from each other

What’s in it for the mentor? 3

Identify your areas of expertise Share your expertise, experience,

knowledge and skills an opportunity to develop others an opportunity to identify your levels

of decision making, problem solving, conflict management, and strategic thinking skills

What’s in it for the mentor? 4

an opportunity to hone your management skills

an opportunity to use, enhance, and impart your communication skills

Offers you a personal and professionally rewarding experience

Provides a unique sense of satisfaction, joy, and gratification

What’s in it for the mentee? An expanded personal network A sounding board for testing ideas and plans Positive and constructive feedback on

professional and personal development Increased self-awareness and self-discipline Accelerated development and growth An opportunity to:

improve technical proficiency and professional competency

develop management and leadership skills prepare for advancement into a high growth high demand career manage change advance educational level

A lot of people have gone further than they thought they could because someone else thought they could.

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