YOUTHBUILD USA MENTEE ORIENTATION & TRAINING Session 4: Mentoring strategies and supports 1 [Insert your program’s name, city/state, logo]

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Icebreaker Scavenger hunt 2

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Reflecting on session 3 Thinking about the last training session … 3

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Session goals Recognize problem-solving strategies Identify sources of support for the mentoring relationship Discover ways to get the most out of your mentoring relationship Understand concepts of “positive closure” 4

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Problem-solving strategies Read the following scenarios … What suggestions do you have that might help to solve the problem? 5

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Finding support I f you have a problem with a mentor (or the program) that is not being resolved, don’t hesitate to contact program staff. We are here to support you! 6

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures The spirit of mentoring In your teams, work together to create a sculpture that represents the spirit of mentoring. 7

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Match closure The official YouthBuild match length is 12 to 15 months You and your mentor can talk to see if you want to keep meeting If you decide to keep meeting, consistent contact will help the match to thrive Near the conclusion of the 15-month period… thank your mentor! 8

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Training closure Questions or comments? Training evaluation and post-test Next steps Graduation certificates! 9

YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures … for your participation in the Mentee Training and for the work you are doing in YouthBuild! 10