Mentorship
EFE’s Mentorship Program pairs recent EFE graduates with skilled and experienced professionals who will mentor, inspire, and guide mentees in their area of expertise. It provides alumni an opportunity to receive personalized guidance from those experienced in the workforce through a confidential and safe relationship to express ideas and questions about their careers. In turn, this provides a diversity of thought and a deeper understanding of values and leadership. The benefits of mentoring are vast for the mentee, the mentor, and the organizations where they work.
What Is Mentorship?
Mentorship is a professional learning relationship between a mentor, who shares knowledge and experience with a mentee to enrich their professional journey. Learn how our mentorship model supports both mentors and mentees from orientation to ongoing guidance.
Career Development: Guiding the mentee to identify career goals and take steps to achieve them.
Networking: Exposing the mentee to opportunities and individuals to create new professional relationships.
Enhancing Skills: Supporting the mentee in the development of skills aligned with the needs and objectives of their place of work.
The Matching Process: Mentors and mentees will be matched based on a list of soft skills they’ve chosen to provide (mentor) and to gain/learn (mentee), making sure their preferences align for a good fit.
Mentorship Sessions: Once paired, mentors and mentees will receive one another’s contact information, and the mentee will set up the first session. In this session, you will get to know each other and agree on a Mentorship Agreement to plan meeting times, how you’ll connect, and what you want to achieve.
Over the next three months, you’ll meet eight times for 30 to 90 minutes, focusing on conversations, activities, and self-reflection to help each other grow. You’ll also check in regularly to stay on track and reach goals.
By pairing EFE graduates with experienced professionals, we’re fostering growth, leadership, and networking opportunities. Since November 2023, participants across the MENA region and beyond have been connected.
“During the EFE Mentorship Program, I significantly developed my professional skills, especially in leadership and communication. Through interactive workshops, I learned to set clear goals and lead effectively. This program also allowed me to positively impact my community by applying these skills in my workplace. As a result, I experienced personal growth by gaining confidence and a clearer sense of purpose in my career path. Overall, the EFE Mentorship Program was a transformative experience that shaped both my professional and personal journey”
Aisha
“I had about 7 or 8 mentoring sessions with my mentor, and we still maintain communication. Her guidance and support have been invaluable in shaping my career plan. Through our sessions, I’ve gained clarity on my professional goals and how to approach challenges more effectively. Her advice has helped me build confidence, improve my leadership skills, and develop a more assertive approach in my interactions at work. As a result, I’ve noticed significant growth in both my personal and professional life, which has set me on a clearer path for my career.”
Loubna
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