Career Mentoring ProgramCynthia Fields, MPA

State of California Workforce Planning ConferenceNovember 5, 2008

Why do we need a mentoring program?

Workforce/Succession Planning

Formal knowledge transfer system

Leadership Development Plan Individual Development Plan Training Program

What are the benefits?

Develop potential leaders Transfer of knowledge, skills, and

abilities Increase retention/decrease turnover Improve job performance Career opportunities Develop Individual and Leadership

Competencies

Mentor/Mentee Requirements

State Fund employee >1 year Employee in good standing 1 year commitment 1 ½ hours per month Communicate regularly throughout the

month Orientations and Trainings Routine evaluations

Mentor Role

Teacher Guide Motivator Coach Advisor Role Model

Mentee Role

Student Trainee Initiate contact with the mentor Proactively drive the process Take responsibility Utilize the “Tool Box”

Rollout and Timeline

2009: Executives, Managers, and Supervisors only

Sept. 29th Nov. 7th Nov. 2008 Jan. 2009

Memo Application Application Orientations Due Review

Training Sessions – OptionalEvaluations – Mandatory

Helpful Resources

Menttiumhttp://www.menttium.com/

The Mentoring Grouphttp://www.mentoringgroup.com/

The Mentor's Guide (Revised Edition) The Mentee’s Guide (Revised Edition)The Mentoring Coordinator’s GuideBy Linda Phillips-Jones, Ph.D.