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SUMMARY:Connect Focus Grow - Region 7
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nThe Connect | Focus | Grow training was developed as part of the National Mentoring Project\, a pilot project  managed by MENTOR in partnership with the America’s Promise Alliance / Center for Promise and with support from the Schultz Family Foundation. The National Mentoring Project aims to expand the web of quality relationship supports and social capital that younger employees/mentees/interns need to develop the skills necessary to successfully navigate the workplace including securing and sustaining employment. \nUnderlying this training is MENTOR’s guiding vision\, which is that all younger employees\, mentees\, and interns have access to a web of support from  caring adults and can form empowering relationships that: \n\nPromote the pursuit of the younger employees/mentees/intern’s passions\, skills and interests\nEnable younger employees/mentees/interns access to and exploration of spaces where these can be pursued\nHelp younger employees/mentees/interns overcome personal and/or institutional obstacles\n\nThis vision is underpinned by the approach MENTOR uses to help adults and younger employees form relationships\, which is grounded in positive development and youth-centrism. This approach: \n\nRecognizes that young people are assets and experts about themselves and their communities\nSupports young people in identifying and building strengths\nBrings young people and adults together to work as equal partners as appropriate\nBuilds young people’s connections to their own identity\, culture and community helping them to see  their own social capital and supporting the extension of social capital through mentoring\nEngages young people as leaders on issues that matter to them\n\nHear From Our Curriculum Developer and Learning Facilitator Directly:\n \nMeet Your Facilitator:\nTamice Spencer-Helms is a published author\, speaker\, and trainer based in Richmond\, Virginia. graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2006. She has since been in the non-profit sector\, serving thousands of young adults and college students. In addition to her Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and Copywriting\, Tamice has a Masters of Arts in Contextual Leadership and a Masters of Arts in Theology. She is credentialed in Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\, LGBTQ+ gender and sexuality studies. \nTamice is a thought-leader in culturally relevant and critically conscious campus engagement among Black College students. She co-founded an Atlanta-based collective for HBCU campus practitioners and planted six student-led chapters on HBCU campuses in the southeast. She has served as Senior Director of Student Leadership & Engagement at Virginia Union University\, where she also taught courses in religious studies. Currently\, she trains youth mentors in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, and is certified in training related to LGBTQ+ sexuality and gender identity and is a green belt in Lean Six Sigma. \nOver the years\, Tamice has been a change-maker and pioneer for young people in her community. Throughout her life\, Tamice has connected\, supported\, and ministered to countless young adults. Her friendly and down-to-earth approach to public speaking and teaching\, as well as her dedication to research and learning\, has helped empower and inspire people in her community and beyond. In 2018 Tamice went on to found Sub:Culture Incorporated\, a nonprofit that provides holistic support and crisis relief for Black College Students. \nTamice lives in the East End of Richmond with her partner Ellison and her daughter Harlym. In her free time she enjoys discussing and dissecting hip-hop\, reading nonfiction\, writing\, watching documentaries\, singing with her daughter\, and eating her partner’s homemade pizza. She is set to release her first book\, Faith Unleavened\, this past year. \n\nDate: TBD\nTime: TBD\nLocation: TBD\n\nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/connect-focus-grow-region-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Connect Focus Grow,Training
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SUMMARY:Connect Focus Grow - Region 6
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nThe Connect | Focus | Grow training was developed as part of the National Mentoring Project\, a pilot project  managed by MENTOR in partnership with the America’s Promise Alliance / Center for Promise and with support from the Schultz Family Foundation. The National Mentoring Project aims to expand the web of quality relationship supports and social capital that younger employees/mentees/interns need to develop the skills necessary to successfully navigate the workplace including securing and sustaining employment. \nUnderlying this training is MENTOR’s guiding vision\, which is that all younger employees\, mentees\, and interns have access to a web of support from  caring adults and can form empowering relationships that: \n\nPromote the pursuit of the younger employees/mentees/intern’s passions\, skills and interests\nEnable younger employees/mentees/interns access to and exploration of spaces where these can be pursued\nHelp younger employees/mentees/interns overcome personal and/or institutional obstacles\n\nThis vision is underpinned by the approach MENTOR uses to help adults and younger employees form relationships\, which is grounded in positive development and youth-centrism. This approach: \n\nRecognizes that young people are assets and experts about themselves and their communities\nSupports young people in identifying and building strengths\nBrings young people and adults together to work as equal partners as appropriate\nBuilds young people’s connections to their own identity\, culture and community helping them to see  their own social capital and supporting the extension of social capital through mentoring\nEngages young people as leaders on issues that matter to them\n\nHear From Our Curriculum Developer and Learning Facilitator Directly:\n \nMeet Your Facilitator:\nTamice Spencer-Helms is a published author\, speaker\, and trainer based in Richmond\, Virginia. graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2006. She has since been in the non-profit sector\, serving thousands of young adults and college students. In addition to her Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and Copywriting\, Tamice has a Masters of Arts in Contextual Leadership and a Masters of Arts in Theology. She is credentialed in Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\, LGBTQ+ gender and sexuality studies. \nTamice is a thought-leader in culturally relevant and critically conscious campus engagement among Black College students. She co-founded an Atlanta-based collective for HBCU campus practitioners and planted six student-led chapters on HBCU campuses in the southeast. She has served as Senior Director of Student Leadership & Engagement at Virginia Union University\, where she also taught courses in religious studies. Currently\, she trains youth mentors in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, and is certified in training related to LGBTQ+ sexuality and gender identity and is a green belt in Lean Six Sigma. \nOver the years\, Tamice has been a change-maker and pioneer for young people in her community. Throughout her life\, Tamice has connected\, supported\, and ministered to countless young adults. Her friendly and down-to-earth approach to public speaking and teaching\, as well as her dedication to research and learning\, has helped empower and inspire people in her community and beyond. In 2018 Tamice went on to found Sub:Culture Incorporated\, a nonprofit that provides holistic support and crisis relief for Black College Students. \nTamice lives in the East End of Richmond with her partner Ellison and her daughter Harlym. In her free time she enjoys discussing and dissecting hip-hop\, reading nonfiction\, writing\, watching documentaries\, singing with her daughter\, and eating her partner’s homemade pizza. She is set to release her first book\, Faith Unleavened\, this past year. \n\nDate: TBD\nTime: TBD\nLocation: TBD\n\nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/connect-focus-grow-region-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Connect Focus Grow,Training
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SUMMARY:Connect Focus Grow - Region 5
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nThe Connect | Focus | Grow training was developed as part of the National Mentoring Project\, a pilot project  managed by MENTOR in partnership with the America’s Promise Alliance / Center for Promise and with support from the Schultz Family Foundation. The National Mentoring Project aims to expand the web of quality relationship supports and social capital that younger employees/mentees/interns need to develop the skills necessary to successfully navigate the workplace including securing and sustaining employment. \nUnderlying this training is MENTOR’s guiding vision\, which is that all younger employees\, mentees\, and interns have access to a web of support from  caring adults and can form empowering relationships that: \n\nPromote the pursuit of the younger employees/mentees/intern’s passions\, skills and interests\nEnable younger employees/mentees/interns access to and exploration of spaces where these can be pursued\nHelp younger employees/mentees/interns overcome personal and/or institutional obstacles\n\nThis vision is underpinned by the approach MENTOR uses to help adults and younger employees form relationships\, which is grounded in positive development and youth-centrism. This approach: \n\nRecognizes that young people are assets and experts about themselves and their communities\nSupports young people in identifying and building strengths\nBrings young people and adults together to work as equal partners as appropriate\nBuilds young people’s connections to their own identity\, culture and community helping them to see  their own social capital and supporting the extension of social capital through mentoring\nEngages young people as leaders on issues that matter to them\n\nHear From Our Curriculum Developer and Learning Facilitator Directly:\n \nMeet Your Facilitator:\nTamice Spencer-Helms is a published author\, speaker\, and trainer based in Richmond\, Virginia. graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2006. She has since been in the non-profit sector\, serving thousands of young adults and college students. In addition to her Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and Copywriting\, Tamice has a Masters of Arts in Contextual Leadership and a Masters of Arts in Theology. She is credentialed in Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\, LGBTQ+ gender and sexuality studies. \nTamice is a thought-leader in culturally relevant and critically conscious campus engagement among Black College students. She co-founded an Atlanta-based collective for HBCU campus practitioners and planted six student-led chapters on HBCU campuses in the southeast. She has served as Senior Director of Student Leadership & Engagement at Virginia Union University\, where she also taught courses in religious studies. Currently\, she trains youth mentors in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, and is certified in training related to LGBTQ+ sexuality and gender identity and is a green belt in Lean Six Sigma. \nOver the years\, Tamice has been a change-maker and pioneer for young people in her community. Throughout her life\, Tamice has connected\, supported\, and ministered to countless young adults. Her friendly and down-to-earth approach to public speaking and teaching\, as well as her dedication to research and learning\, has helped empower and inspire people in her community and beyond. In 2018 Tamice went on to found Sub:Culture Incorporated\, a nonprofit that provides holistic support and crisis relief for Black College Students. \nTamice lives in the East End of Richmond with her partner Ellison and her daughter Harlym. In her free time she enjoys discussing and dissecting hip-hop\, reading nonfiction\, writing\, watching documentaries\, singing with her daughter\, and eating her partner’s homemade pizza. She is set to release her first book\, Faith Unleavened\, this past year. \n\nDate: TBD\nTime: TBD\nLocation: TBD\n\nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/connect-focus-grow-region-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Connect Focus Grow,Training
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231231T190000
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SUMMARY:Connect Focus Grow - Region 4
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nThe Connect | Focus | Grow training was developed as part of the National Mentoring Project\, a pilot project  managed by MENTOR in partnership with the America’s Promise Alliance / Center for Promise and with support from the Schultz Family Foundation. The National Mentoring Project aims to expand the web of quality relationship supports and social capital that younger employees/mentees/interns need to develop the skills necessary to successfully navigate the workplace including securing and sustaining employment. \nUnderlying this training is MENTOR’s guiding vision\, which is that all younger employees\, mentees\, and interns have access to a web of support from  caring adults and can form empowering relationships that: \n\nPromote the pursuit of the younger employees/mentees/intern’s passions\, skills and interests\nEnable younger employees/mentees/interns access to and exploration of spaces where these can be pursued\nHelp younger employees/mentees/interns overcome personal and/or institutional obstacles\n\nThis vision is underpinned by the approach MENTOR uses to help adults and younger employees form relationships\, which is grounded in positive development and youth-centrism. This approach: \n\nRecognizes that young people are assets and experts about themselves and their communities\nSupports young people in identifying and building strengths\nBrings young people and adults together to work as equal partners as appropriate\nBuilds young people’s connections to their own identity\, culture and community helping them to see  their own social capital and supporting the extension of social capital through mentoring\nEngages young people as leaders on issues that matter to them\n\nHear From Our Curriculum Developer and Learning Facilitator Directly:\n \nMeet Your Facilitator:\nTamice Spencer-Helms is a published author\, speaker\, and trainer based in Richmond\, Virginia. graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2006. She has since been in the non-profit sector\, serving thousands of young adults and college students. In addition to her Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and Copywriting\, Tamice has a Masters of Arts in Contextual Leadership and a Masters of Arts in Theology. She is credentialed in Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\, LGBTQ+ gender and sexuality studies. \nTamice is a thought-leader in culturally relevant and critically conscious campus engagement among Black College students. She co-founded an Atlanta-based collective for HBCU campus practitioners and planted six student-led chapters on HBCU campuses in the southeast. She has served as Senior Director of Student Leadership & Engagement at Virginia Union University\, where she also taught courses in religious studies. Currently\, she trains youth mentors in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, and is certified in training related to LGBTQ+ sexuality and gender identity and is a green belt in Lean Six Sigma. \nOver the years\, Tamice has been a change-maker and pioneer for young people in her community. Throughout her life\, Tamice has connected\, supported\, and ministered to countless young adults. Her friendly and down-to-earth approach to public speaking and teaching\, as well as her dedication to research and learning\, has helped empower and inspire people in her community and beyond. In 2018 Tamice went on to found Sub:Culture Incorporated\, a nonprofit that provides holistic support and crisis relief for Black College Students. \nTamice lives in the East End of Richmond with her partner Ellison and her daughter Harlym. In her free time she enjoys discussing and dissecting hip-hop\, reading nonfiction\, writing\, watching documentaries\, singing with her daughter\, and eating her partner’s homemade pizza. She is set to release her first book\, Faith Unleavened this past year. \n\nDate: TBD\nTime: TBD\nLocation: TBD\n\nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/connect-focus-grow-region-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Connect Focus Grow,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231101T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231231T190000
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SUMMARY:Connect Focus Grow - Region 9
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nThe Connect | Focus | Grow training was developed as part of the National Mentoring Project\, a pilot project  managed by MENTOR in partnership with the America’s Promise Alliance / Center for Promise and with support from the Schultz Family Foundation. The National Mentoring Project aims to expand the web of quality relationship supports and social capital that younger employees/mentees/interns need to develop the skills necessary to successfully navigate the workplace including securing and sustaining employment. \nUnderlying this training is MENTOR’s guiding vision\, which is that all younger employees\, mentees\, and interns have access to a web of support from  caring adults and can form empowering relationships that: \n\nPromote the pursuit of the younger employees/mentees/intern’s passions\, skills and interests\nEnable younger employees/mentees/interns access to and exploration of spaces where these can be pursued\nHelp younger employees/mentees/interns overcome personal and/or institutional obstacles\n\nThis vision is underpinned by the approach MENTOR uses to help adults and younger employees form relationships\, which is grounded in positive development and youth-centrism. This approach: \n\nRecognizes that young people are assets and experts about themselves and their communities\nSupports young people in identifying and building strengths\nBrings young people and adults together to work as equal partners as appropriate\nBuilds young people’s connections to their own identity\, culture and community helping them to see  their own social capital and supporting the extension of social capital through mentoring\nEngages young people as leaders on issues that matter to them\n\nHear From Our Curriculum Developer and Learning Facilitator Directly:\n \nMeet Your Facilitator:\nDwayne Bennett has been with MENTOR Virginia for over a decade\, first as a mentor\, and now as Lead Trainer and a Technical Assistance Consultant. During this time\, Dwayne has personally trained over 4\,000 mentors and mentees. Of the over 150 programs that Dwayne has worked with\, most recently Dwayne has trained or provided technical assistance to Capital One\, Armstrong Leadership Program\, VCU’s African American Alumni Council\, Micah Association (Richmond Hill)\, VCU Health Services\, Brunswick County High School\, Jumpstart Mentoring\, Hampton University\, and Richmond Public Schools. \nDwayne specializes in trauma-informed care\, the growth mindset\, incorporating a DEI lens to mentoring\, critical mentoring\, school-based mentoring\, leadership development\, communication\, goal setting\, connecting principles\, and others. Further\, Dwayne has been a featured speaker and panelist for various organizations and educational institutions using his expertise to discuss best practices and building of mentoring programs both domestically and around the globe. Dwayne is the author of two books: From Worry to Winning: The 7 Winning Ways to Your Personal Success and The 7 Winning Ways to College Success: From High School to College. \n\nDate: TBD\nTime: TBD\nLocation: TBD\n\nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/connect-focus-grow-region-8-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Connect Focus Grow,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231101T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231231T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
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SUMMARY:Connect Focus Grow - Region 8
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nThe Connect | Focus | Grow training was developed as part of the National Mentoring Project\, a pilot project  managed by MENTOR in partnership with the America’s Promise Alliance / Center for Promise and with support from the Schultz Family Foundation. The National Mentoring Project aims to expand the web of quality relationship supports and social capital that younger employees/mentees/interns need to develop the skills necessary to successfully navigate the workplace including securing and sustaining employment. \nUnderlying this training is MENTOR’s guiding vision\, which is that all younger employees\, mentees\, and interns have access to a web of support from  caring adults and can form empowering relationships that: \n\nPromote the pursuit of the younger employees/mentees/intern’s passions\, skills and interests\nEnable younger employees/mentees/interns access to and exploration of spaces where these can be pursued\nHelp younger employees/mentees/interns overcome personal and/or institutional obstacles\n\nThis vision is underpinned by the approach MENTOR uses to help adults and younger employees form relationships\, which is grounded in positive development and youth-centrism. This approach: \n\nRecognizes that young people are assets and experts about themselves and their communities\nSupports young people in identifying and building strengths\nBrings young people and adults together to work as equal partners as appropriate\nBuilds young people’s connections to their own identity\, culture and community helping them to see  their own social capital and supporting the extension of social capital through mentoring\nEngages young people as leaders on issues that matter to them\n\nHear From Our Curriculum Developer and Learning Facilitator Directly:\n \nMeet Your Facilitator:\nDwayne Bennett has been with MENTOR Virginia for over a decade\, first as a mentor\, and now as Lead Trainer and a Technical Assistance Consultant. During this time\, Dwayne has personally trained over 4\,000 mentors and mentees. Of the over 150 programs that Dwayne has worked with\, most recently Dwayne has trained or provided technical assistance to Capital One\, Armstrong Leadership Program\, VCU’s African American Alumni Council\, Micah Association (Richmond Hill)\, VCU Health Services\, Brunswick County High School\, Jumpstart Mentoring\, Hampton University\, and Richmond Public Schools. \nDwayne specializes in trauma-informed care\, the growth mindset\, incorporating a DEI lens to mentoring\, critical mentoring\, school-based mentoring\, leadership development\, communication\, goal setting\, connecting principles\, and others. Further\, Dwayne has been a featured speaker and panelist for various organizations and educational institutions using his expertise to discuss best practices and building of mentoring programs both domestically and around the globe. Dwayne is the author of two books: From Worry to Winning: The 7 Winning Ways to Your Personal Success and The 7 Winning Ways to College Success: From High School to College. \n\nDate: TBD\nTime: TBD\nLocation: TBD\n\nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/connect-focus-grow-region-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Connect Focus Grow,Training
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231231T190000
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SUMMARY:Connect Focus Grow - Region 2
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nThe Connect | Focus | Grow training was developed as part of the National Mentoring Project\, a pilot project  managed by MENTOR in partnership with the America’s Promise Alliance / Center for Promise and with support from the Schultz Family Foundation. The National Mentoring Project aims to expand the web of quality relationship supports and social capital that younger employees/mentees/interns need to develop the skills necessary to successfully navigate the workplace including securing and sustaining employment. \nUnderlying this training is MENTOR’s guiding vision\, which is that all younger employees\, mentees\, and interns have access to a web of support from  caring adults and can form empowering relationships that: \n\nPromote the pursuit of the younger employees/mentees/intern’s passions\, skills and interests\nEnable younger employees/mentees/interns access to and exploration of spaces where these can be pursued\nHelp younger employees/mentees/interns overcome personal and/or institutional obstacles\n\nThis vision is underpinned by the approach MENTOR uses to help adults and younger employees form relationships\, which is grounded in positive development and youth-centrism. This approach: \n\nRecognizes that young people are assets and experts about themselves and their communities\nSupports young people in identifying and building strengths\nBrings young people and adults together to work as equal partners as appropriate\nBuilds young people’s connections to their own identity\, culture and community helping them to see  their own social capital and supporting the extension of social capital through mentoring\nEngages young people as leaders on issues that matter to them\n\nHear From Our Curriculum Developer and Learning Facilitator Directly:\n \nMeet Your Facilitator:\nDwayne Bennett has been with MENTOR Virginia for over a decade\, first as a mentor\, and now as Lead Trainer and a Technical Assistance Consultant. During this time\, Dwayne has personally trained over 4\,000 mentors and mentees. Of the over 150 programs that Dwayne has worked with\, most recently Dwayne has trained or provided technical assistance to Capital One\, Armstrong Leadership Program\, VCU’s African American Alumni Council\, Micah Association (Richmond Hill)\, VCU Health Services\, Brunswick County High School\, Jumpstart Mentoring\, Hampton University\, and Richmond Public Schools. \nDwayne specializes in trauma-informed care\, the growth mindset\, incorporating a DEI lens to mentoring\, critical mentoring\, school-based mentoring\, leadership development\, communication\, goal setting\, connecting principles\, and others. Further\, Dwayne has been a featured speaker and panelist for various organizations and educational institutions using his expertise to discuss best practices and building of mentoring programs both domestically and around the globe. Dwayne is the author of two books: From Worry to Winning: The 7 Winning Ways to Your Personal Success and The 7 Winning Ways to College Success: From High School to College. \n\nDate: TBD\nTime: TBD\nLocation: TBD\n\nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/connect-focus-grow-region-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Connect Focus Grow,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231101T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231231T190000
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SUMMARY:Connect Focus Grow - Region 1
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nThe Connect | Focus | Grow training was developed as part of the National Mentoring Project\, a pilot project  managed by MENTOR in partnership with the America’s Promise Alliance / Center for Promise and with support from the Schultz Family Foundation. The National Mentoring Project aims to expand the web of quality relationship supports and social capital that younger employees/mentees/interns need to develop the skills necessary to successfully navigate the workplace including securing and sustaining employment. \nUnderlying this training is MENTOR’s guiding vision\, which is that all younger employees\, mentees\, and interns have access to a web of support from  caring adults and can form empowering relationships that: \n\nPromote the pursuit of the younger employees/mentees/intern’s passions\, skills and interests\nEnable younger employees/mentees/interns access to and exploration of spaces where these can be pursued\nHelp younger employees/mentees/interns overcome personal and/or institutional obstacles\n\nThis vision is underpinned by the approach MENTOR uses to help adults and younger employees form relationships\, which is grounded in positive development and youth-centrism. This approach: \n\nRecognizes that young people are assets and experts about themselves and their communities\nSupports young people in identifying and building strengths\nBrings young people and adults together to work as equal partners as appropriate\nBuilds young people’s connections to their own identity\, culture and community helping them to see  their own social capital and supporting the extension of social capital through mentoring\nEngages young people as leaders on issues that matter to them\n\nHear From Our Curriculum Developer and Learning Facilitator Directly:\n \nMeet Your Facilitator:\nDwayne Bennett has been with MENTOR Virginia for over a decade\, first as a mentor\, and now as Lead Trainer and a Technical Assistance Consultant. During this time\, Dwayne has personally trained over 4\,000 mentors and mentees. Of the over 150 programs that Dwayne has worked with\, most recently Dwayne has trained or provided technical assistance to Capital One\, Armstrong Leadership Program\, VCU’s African American Alumni Council\, Micah Association (Richmond Hill)\, VCU Health Services\, Brunswick County High School\, Jumpstart Mentoring\, Hampton University\, and Richmond Public Schools. \nDwayne specializes in trauma-informed care\, the growth mindset\, incorporating a DEI lens to mentoring\, critical mentoring\, school-based mentoring\, leadership development\, communication\, goal setting\, connecting principles\, and others. Further\, Dwayne has been a featured speaker and panelist for various organizations and educational institutions using his expertise to discuss best practices and building of mentoring programs both domestically and around the globe. Dwayne is the author of two books: From Worry to Winning: The 7 Winning Ways to Your Personal Success and The 7 Winning Ways to College Success: From High School to College. \n\nDate: TBD\nTime: TBD\nLocation: TBD\n\nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/connect-focus-grow-region-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Connect Focus Grow,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231026T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
CREATED:20231017T182918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T182918Z
UID:42406-1698343200-1698346800@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:Free Public New Mentor Training
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/free-public-new-mentor-training-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230926T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
CREATED:20230724T140321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T140321Z
UID:42191-1695749400-1695754800@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:Free Public New Mentor Training
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email tamice@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/free-public-new-mentor-training-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230822T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230822T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
CREATED:20230724T135930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T214140Z
UID:42189-1692725400-1692730800@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:Free Public New Mentor Training
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email tamice@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/free-public-new-mentor-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive.mentorva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Virtual-New-Mentor-Training.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230627T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
CREATED:20230613T145026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T145026Z
UID:42140-1687870800-1687874400@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:Partnering with Law Enforcement Officers to Lead with Mentoring Frameworks
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here. \nBoth historical and contemporary practices and policies contribute to the barriers between law enforcement and youth. Join us for a rich discussion between young people\, mentoring practitioners\, and a law enforcement officer focused on better understanding how to strengthen community and law enforcement relations through mentoring. We will learn about existing barriers preventing these relationships from forming\, and take away practical strategies to bring law enforcement officers into the mentoring movement. \nRegister for this training here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/partnering-with-law-enforcement-officers-to-lead-with-mentoring-frameworks/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230613T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230613T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
CREATED:20230511T193940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T172259Z
UID:42108-1686677400-1686682800@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:Free Public New Mentor Training
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email tamice@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-tammie-mobley-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230509T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
CREATED:20230410T200921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T160938Z
UID:42081-1683653400-1683658800@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:New Mentor Training with Allyson Roberts
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email tamice@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-tammie-mobley-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive.mentorva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Virtual-New-Mentor-Training.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230411T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
CREATED:20230320T234257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T234257Z
UID:42049-1681234200-1681239600@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:New Mentor Training with Allyson Roberts
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email tamice@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-allyson-roberts-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive.mentorva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Virtual-New-Mentor-Training.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230314T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230314T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
CREATED:20230217T152312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T152312Z
UID:41900-1678815000-1678820400@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:New Mentor Training with Tammie Mobley
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email tamice@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-tammie-mobley-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive.mentorva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Virtual-New-Mentor-Training.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230303T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
CREATED:20230210T151825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T151825Z
UID:41887-1677834000-1677841200@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:How to Talk with Youth About Race & Equity
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here. \nParticipants will examine multiple topics related to race and equity\, including cultural humility\, the ladder of inference\, microaggressions\, implicit bias and cultural responsiveness. Dedicated time will be set aside for conversation in this practical workshop. \nRegister for this training here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/how-to-talk-with-youth-about-race-equity/
LOCATION:Mary Francis Youth Center\, 120 S. Linden Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23220
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230220T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
CREATED:20230210T150729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T150729Z
UID:41882-1676887200-1676894400@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:Combatting White Saviorism
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here. \nYouth programs have the power to reproduce racial inequality. Staff have a moral obligation to do no harm to the youth and families engaged in their programs. In this workshop\, participants explore what white saviorism looks like as well as the harmful impact it has on youth. Participants will develop the ability to recognize white saviorism in programs and explore concrete strategies to combat its harmful effects. \nRegister for this training here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/combatting-white-saviorism/
LOCATION:Mary Francis Youth Center\, 120 S. Linden Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23220
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive.mentorva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Other-MENTOR-Events-Community-of-Practice-3.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230213T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
CREATED:20221121T165428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T180606Z
UID:41570-1676309400-1676314800@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:New Mentor Training with Allyson Roberts
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email tamice@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-allyson-roberts-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive.mentorva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Virtual-New-Mentor-Training-3.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230117T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
CREATED:20230106T174202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T235921Z
UID:41689-1673958600-1673962200@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Tour of the Critical Mentoring Supplement
DESCRIPTION:Register for this overview here.   \nMENTOR has released a supplement to the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring™! Co-written by Dr. Torie Weiston-Serdan\, chief visionary officer of Youth Mentoring Action Network and author of Critical Mentoring: A Practical Guide\, and Mike Garringer\, Director of Research and Evaluation at MENTOR\, the Critical Mentoring Supplement offers ideas and strategies for adults looking to support young people navigate the violence and bigotry of our time\, gain a greater understanding of the ways in which their identities\, experiences\, are relationships are impacted by race\, class\, gender\, ability\, and sexuality\, and formulate a positive sense of self and a desire to contribute to a better future. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe research\nResources for doing this work\nVoices from the field\nFuture work left to do\nCritical mentoring leaders in the field\n\nCheck out the supplement here. This is a robust resource\, make sure you’re getting the most out of it! Tamice will guide you in how to effectively utilize the different aspects of the resource into your program. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: This is a broad overview of this resource\, if your program is interested in an in-depth training on Critical Mentoring\, please email tamice@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nRegister for the Critical Mentoring Supplement overview here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/virtual-tour-of-the-critical-mentoring-supplement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Training,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive.mentorva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Other-MENTOR-Events-Community-of-Practice-20.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230110T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
CREATED:20221121T165222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T142015Z
UID:41568-1673371800-1673377200@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:New Mentor Training with Tammie Mobley
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email tamice@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-allyson-roberts-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive.mentorva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Virtual-New-Mentor-Training-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221213T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
CREATED:20221121T164949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T164949Z
UID:41565-1670952600-1670958000@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:New Mentor Training with Allyson Roberts
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email tamice@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-allyson-roberts-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221115T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221115T190000
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SUMMARY:New Mentor Training with Allyson Roberts
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email sarah@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-allyson-roberts/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221011T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221011T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
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SUMMARY:New Mentor Training with Tammie Mobley
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email sarah@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-tammie-mobley-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive.mentorva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Virtual-New-Mentor-Training-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220922T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
CREATED:20220830T195447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T195447Z
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SUMMARY:New Mentor Training with Tammie Mobley
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email sarah@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-tammie-mobley-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive.mentorva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Virtual-New-Mentor-Training.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220913T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220913T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
CREATED:20220823T191233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T191233Z
UID:41319-1663090200-1663095600@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:New Mentor Training with Tammie Mobley
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email sarah@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-tammie-mobley-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive.mentorva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Virtual-New-Mentor-Training.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220830T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220830T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
CREATED:20220803T192141Z
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SUMMARY:Everyday Mentoring® Workshop with Dwayne Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Register here.  \nAt MENTOR Virginia\, we believe that everyone has the power to make a mentoring difference in the lives of the young people in their lives. Our Everyday Mentoring® training centers the importance of relationships in helping youth become their best selves and succeed in their endeavors. Designed for youth-serving organizations that would like to build stronger adult-youth ties\, as well as any community members who want to be more intentional in their interactions with youth\, this training highlights what it means to be a mentor in a nontraditional way and how to maximize the impact of your connections with youth no matter how brief the interaction. \nAt this training\, you’ll learn what it means to be a mentor\, how to improve your listening skills\, how to help youth through challenges\, how to build relationships with struggling students\, and more. You’ll walk away with proven strategies for success that you can use to increase your positive impact on youth in every setting. \nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our Everyday Mentoring® trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email sarah@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nPlease consider donating to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/everyday-mentoring-workshop-with-dwayne-bennett/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Everyday Mentoring,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive.mentorva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Everyday-Mentoring-Website-Event-Page-6.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220823T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220823T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
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SUMMARY:New Mentor Training with Tammie Mobley
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email sarah@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-tammie-mobley-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive.mentorva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Virtual-New-Mentor-Training.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220809T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220809T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T183649Z
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SUMMARY:New Mentor Training with Tammie Mobley
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email sarah@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-tammie-mobley-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive.mentorva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Virtual-New-Mentor-Training.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220726T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220726T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T104726
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SUMMARY:Everyday Mentoring® Workshop with Dwayne Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Register here.  \nAre you a school bus driver\, crossing guard\, librarian\, coach\, or another professional who impacts the lives of youth in your community? If so\, this workshop is for YOU! \nThe Everyday Mentoring (EM) ® workshop is your opportunity to acknowledge how much of an impact you have during your interactions with youth. In this workshop\, you will learn what it means to be a mentor in a nontraditional way and how to maximize the impact of your connections with youth no matter how brief the interaction. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nImproving listening skills\nHelping youth through challenges\nBuilding relationships with struggling students\nHealthy boundaries\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our Everyday Mentoring® trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email sarah@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nPlease consider donating to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/everyday-mentoring-workshop-with-tiara-whitfield-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Everyday Mentoring,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive.mentorva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Everyday-Mentoring-Website-Event-Page-5.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
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