• Mentor Screening for Success & Safety

    I   As your programs are getting ready for the schoolyear, screening prospective mentors determines whether they have the time, commitment, and personal qualities to be a safe and effective mentor. Then the mentors can screen prospective mentees, and their parents or guardians, about whether they have the time, commitment, and desire to be effectively […]

  • Cultural Humility & Mentoring

      What does it mean to practice cultural humility in youth development? Cultural humility is the concept of remaining humble regarding one’s knowledge of the culture and social identities of others. Research shows that practicing cultural humility is invaluable in building relationships with young people, and this workshop will explain why that’s so important, and […]

  • Workforce Mentoring Summit

    Join MENTOR Maryland|DC's Workforce Mentoring Summit on Thursday, September 28th, at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, MD, at 10 a.m. The summit will galvanize the various workforce development efforts and programs in Montgomery County and their substantial impact on our community's future workforce. The Workforce Mentoring Summit will provide a unique platform for […]

  • Becoming a Better Mentor: Providing Emotional Support & Empathy

      Providing emotional support and empathy is foundational to building relationships with youth. Working to understand young people’s experiences from their point of view can improve their reception of your support and strengthen your impact. Join MENTOR MD|DC as we explore Chapter 1 of the Becoming a Better Mentor resource on this essential topic!

  • How to Be an Askable Adult

      This workshop is designed for adults who are interested in becoming more “askable” and supportive for the children and youth in their lives. Being an askable adult means you are approachable and easy for children and youth to talk to about anything that’s on their mind. This workshop was created by the Vermont Network […]

  • Combatting White Saviorism

    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 mentoring relationships and programs and explore concrete strategies to combat its harmful effects.

  • Elevate H.E.R: Nurturing Girls’ Creative & Business Minds

      Elevate H.E.R. returns for the fifth year! And we will be in person once again, but space is limited! On Saturday March 16th, join us at Camden Yards for Elevate H.E.R Nurturing Girls’ Creative & Business Minds . This year will feature two workshops: our Art Track and Entrepreneur Track. Our Art Track will […]

  • Transitioning with Purpose: Mentorship Closure for Lasting Impact

      Learn how to navigate mentorship closure with "Transitioning with Purpose: Mentorship Closure for Lasting Impact." This training will provide practical insights and tools, empowering you to celebrate both mentor and mentee contributions. Utilizing the Elements of Effective Practice Standard 6: Closure, discover how to conclude mentoring relationships positively, ensuring a lasting impact through purposeful […]

  • Trauma Informed Youth Development & Mentoring

      Join us for a virtual training session centered on Trauma-Informed Youth Development and Mentoring. Delve into understanding the nature of trauma, explore what it means to be 'trauma-informed', and learn practical approaches for fostering trauma-informed relationships with youth. This session will provide comprehensive answers to key questions, shedding light on the roles and responsibilities […]

  • LGBTQ Terms & Trends

      One of MENTOR MD|DC's favorite facilitators, Clarissa Herman, MA, returns to get you and your program ready for Pride Month! This training lays a foundation of knowledge for LGBTQ identities, terminology, development, and cultural expectations. We will talk about when and how LGBTQ identities emerge in young people, what the many different terms mean, […]