This programme is supported by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, using funding from the Department for Work and Pensions' Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer.
DATES
 19th -20th March 2026
DURATION
 2 Days
FORMAT
 Online/small group
PLACES AVAILABLE
20 Places
Programme Overview
Are you being matched with a mentor or have been offered mentoring but are unsure what to expect? You may feel uncertain about the process, or unsure how to take an active role. Unlocking Mentoring bridges that gap for you.
Through interactive workshops, scenario-based discussions, and practical exercises, you will explore what mentoring is, how it differs from other workplace support, and how to make the most of the experience. You will learn to set clear goals, communicate openly, and take ownership of your development within a trusting, respectful relationship.
For your employers, this ensures mentoring becomes a powerful intervention for engagement, confidence, and retention. Â When you understand how to participate well, your mentoring relationships flourish, producing measurable benefits for you, your team, and the wider organisation.
Who is this programme for?
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Employees new recruits, or those anticipating engaging or preparing to work with a mentor at all levels, based in York or North Yorkshire
This project is supported by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, using funding from the Department for Work and Pensions' Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer.
By the end of this programme, your employees will:
- Understand the purpose, benefits and boundaries of mentoring.
- Distinguish mentoring from other workplace support approaches.
- Engage proactively with their mentor, set goals and take ownership of their personal and professional growth.
- Build trust and communicate effectively with their mentor.
- Apply the STEPS framework to their mentoring conversation (Set, Take part, Explore, Plan, Self-reflect).
Commitment required:
- Attend two online sessionsÂ
- Session dates :Â 19th and 20th March 2026
- Session times:Â 9:30am-4:00pm
For employeesÂ
Successful mentoring
Ensures that mentoring schemes are successful for you by preparing you as an employees to benefit from it, ensuring you understand your role and feel able to engage in the process purposefully, leading to stronger relationships between you and your mentorÂ
Accessible delivery
Online delivery, accessible for employees in organisations across the region
Confident starts
Preparing you to build trust quickly with your mentor and successfully integrate within the team and/or manage workplace transitions
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For employers
A mentoring future
Creates a sustainable mentoring culture beyond the life of the programme, mentees who learn to participate well often become confident future mentors creating long-term value for the organisation.
Improves culture
Improves organisational culture with improved communication, clearer goals, and stronger trust translates into better retention, smoother onboarding and higher engagement.
Fully funded
Fully funded for employers/businesses registered in York or North Yorkshire
Start today and build a healthier, more inclusive and compassionate workplace culture
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