The Alumni Mentorship Initiative

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University of Torontos School of Public Policy and Governance (SPPG)

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The Alumni Network

Represents all of School of Public Policy and Governances (SPPG) graduating classes (now ~150 members), with all graduates welcome to join the leadership group a variety of professional, academic and social opportunities for alumni, allowing members to participate in the community as they choose Networks two objectives:

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The Mentoring Initiative

The

Alumni Network of the School of Public Policy and Governance (SPPG) is offering a mentorship initiative with two elements:

an online Alumni Library for easy one-time connections, a formal Mentorship Program that matches alumni and current students over an eight-month period.

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objectives:

Toinvite peer guidancefrom young policy professionals to currently enrolled students as 8/13/12 they plan their careers and set professional goals;

The Benefits of Mentorship?

For

Students

A chance to learn from a person with expertise in their fields of professional interest insights into workplace challenges and expectations in accessing professional networks way to build meaningful relationships with alumni self-awareness, values and professional or personal goals

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Enhanced

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Alumni

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The Alumni Library: explained

Unveiled

in January 2012, the Alumni Library is a low-commitment online resource for students modeled on the Toronto Public Library's Human Library a searchable roster of over 50 SPPG alumni they can connect with to seek insights and advice to support their professional development one-off opportunity for students to:
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The Alumni Library

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The formal Mentorship Program

What

is formal mentorship?

It is a developmental partnership through which there is a sharing of knowledge, skills, information, and perspective over a defined period of time to support the personal and professional growth of one or both of the partners
The

purpose of the Mentorship Program?

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The formal Mentorship Program: explained

Pilot

program for the 2012-13 academic year that will match alumni with students over a period of eight months (October 12 May 13) matching through an application process that seeks to create partnerships based on aligning interests and

Student-Alumni

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The formal Mentorship Program: timelines

Application

late August
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process begins in

To match students and alumni based on learning objectives, areas of expertise and industries of interest, and logistical considerations

Orientation
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and welcome event in late September

For introductions, program overview, and guidance on how to
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The formal Mentorship Program: tools and supports

Orientation

and welcome session in

September
Periodic

check-ins by Alumni Network Program Administrators and tools to help structure and grow relationships:
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Supports

Template Alumni-Student Mentorship Agreement Mentorship Partnership Process Guide Tip Sheets for Students and Alumni
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The formal Mentorship Program: disclaimers

We

cannot guarantee a match! But we try our best and responsibilities are established at the outset is not a job placement service

Expectations

Mentorship

Students

need clear expectations about what SPPG Alumni mentors have to offer
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Questions? More Information?

For more information, or for access to other Mentorship Program resources and materials, please visit the SPPG Alumni Network website at: http ://policyforward.wordpress.com/mentorship/

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