Hello! In this short presentation, we will talk about some of the choices you make each day – choices that can either steer you toward success or lead you down the wrong path. All of us face risk factors – like stress at home, peer pressure, dangers when out and about, or doubts in ourselves – […]
‘You have been a great listener and advocate and one thing I love about you and your team is……you don’t judge’. Parent Ms S Francis At The Mentoring Lab, we have witnessed firsthand the incredible power that quality mentorship has to positively shape a young person’s life. For over 20 years, our Founder Ceo has […]
Mentoring programs have been around for centuries, but today’s workplace is more diverse than ever before. To ensure that your in-house mentoring program is successful, you need to use the right tools and strategies. Here are eight tips that will help you launch your own in-house mentoring project. 1. Set Clear Goals – The […]
Losing a mentee to street violence is an incredibly difficult experience, and I wouldn’t wish the loss on anybody. I have lost two mentees, 2 family friends and 2 neighbours to street violence. All were under the age of 19. As mentors, we are responsible for helping young people stay safe and make good choices, […]
With the growing need of all young people, it’s imperative that we upskill, treating youth mentoring as a practice, used by professionals, and not merely a soft skill that we all possess and can easily do. Below are two reasons why you should get qualified as a youth mentor. 1. The Power of Guidance Youth […]
In 2022, Diego approached us wanting to do something more fulfilling with his free time. He first supported our Saturday Game Time sessions, and once settled into The Mentoring Lab ‘way’ he then supported a 17 year old called Tade. For 3 months, once a week for a couple of hours on a Saturday, Diego supported […]
With the current state of racial injustice in our country, it’s more important now than ever to support and mentor black youth. But how can those outside the black community best provide guidance and mentorship? Here is a guide for adults who want to help young people of colour grow, learn, and succeed. Step […]
As a leader, you understand the importance of creating a culture that encourages diversity and inclusion. But how do you ensure everyone has access to the same opportunities for growth and development? One way is the mentorship of young people furthest away from advantage and from Global Majority backgrounds. Simply put, mentoring is a powerful […]
2023 is the year for … progress 1:1 Youth Mentoring Online: Wednesday on Zoom. Register here to receive mentoring (a waiting list may apply) Face to Face: Saturday, 12-4pm, Unit 204 – 205, Bradbury Works, 3a-10 Bradbury Street, Gillet Square, Dalston, Hackney, N16 8JN Click here to learn more Register here to take part […]
Following a successful first year in delivering youth mentoring CPD training to youth practitioners across the UK, we are happy to announce our 2023 training dates. Focused on delivering training and qualifications to support the development of mentoring practice across the youth, education, social care and voluntary sector our scheduled trainer-led youth mentoring CPD training […]
