Purpose, Goal, Objectives and Definitions of the Mentorship Program
Purpose
The Mentorship Program has been designed and structured to ensure that lifelong learning is available to every ASPB member regardless of current career stage. The main intention of the program is to match people with others who can provide them with information, ongoing advice and/or training, to allow members to continue to produce work of high standards. The Mentorship Program works on the premise that, “We are each other’s best stepping stones through which to pass on the learned experiences of those who have walked before us so that we can continue taking a strong profession into the future”.
Goal
To increase professional and personal capacity within the ASPB Membership to promote the Profession’s objectives.
Objectives
- To increase awareness of and garner support for the Mentorship Program as a viable strategy towards building capacity within the Profession,
- To build recognition for the skill strengths, expertise and knowledge base that exists within the ASPB Membership,
- To use this recognition to promote mentoring interactions among members; and
- To increase and strengthen social interactions among members.
Definitions
A “Mentor” is defined as the person in the Mentor/Protégé relationship who is willing to share knowledge, skills, and expertise with his/her Protégé.
A “Protégé” or “Mentee” is defined as the person in relationship who is willing to receive the knowledge, skills and expertise of the Mentor.
“Mentoring” is defined as the formal passing on or transfer of knowledge, skills and expertise through appropriate goals, objectives and activities from Mentor to Protégé. Any member can register in the Mentorship Program as a Mentor, a Protégé or both depending on his/her needs.
If you have questions, contact the Mentorship Program Coordinator at mentorship@aspb.ab.ca.