Europe 2020 objectives Employment, Education, Social Inclusion, Innovation Smart growth - research/innovation creating new products/services that generate growth and jobs and help address social challenges Inclusive growth – increased employment, reduced school drop-out rate, improved skills and education, improved integration

Google Mentoring 45,100,000 results Google Mentoring evidence 14,900,000 results

European Employment Strategy 75% of people aged 20-64 in work school drop-out rates below 10%, and at least 40% of 30-34–year-olds completing third level education at least 20 million fewer people in or at risk of poverty and social exclusion.

Potential of mentoring Adding value to mainstream services Can be applied where mainstream services do not secure engagement Works across policy aims of employment, social affairs and inclusion Can be formal, targeted and outcome focussed or informal, open access and open-ended

Work in progress Many different types-as yet uncategorised What works best for who? Needs organising well: time intensive and long term commitment Does not replace mainstream services Minimum standards needed