Description: To provide mentors with the supports and tools necessary for a positive and productive mentoring relationship, the Hartford Mentoring Partnership has come together to share their training expertise on commonly faced issues in the mentoring relationship. These trainings are open to all participating mentors of the HMP member organizations. 

 

Wednesday, February 1

Mentoring Training Series #4: “Exploring Identity and its Impact on the Mentoring Relationship”

This session focuses on the processing and examining how we as individuals define the different aspects of our identity and its impact on the mentoring relationship.            

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Facilitator:       Kamora Herrington, Mentoring Program Director

True Colors Inc.

Location:         Hartford Public Library, 500 Main St. Hartford, CT

 

Wednesday, April 4

Mentoring Training Series #5: “Goal Setting with Your Mentee”

Goal setting is an important part of the mentoring relationship. This training focuses on goal setting with youth to become successful in school, improve peer relations, and make healthier choices.

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Facilitator:       Martin Estey, PhD, Program Director & Zakiya Edens,MA, Counselor, Career Beginnings

Location:         Hartford Public Library, 500 Main St. Hartford, CT

 

Wednesday, June 6

Mentoring Training Series #6: “Working with the Mentees Family”

This training will focus on strategies to build and strengthen the relationship between the mentor and the mentee's parents/guardians/family.

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Facilitator:       Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters

Location:         Hartford Public Library, 500 Main St. Hartford, CT