National Quality Mentoring System

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Quality MentoringTremendous growth in the youth mentoring field has resulted in an ever expanding number of programs that provide choice, flexibility, and increased opportunities for young people who need mentors. However, the sheer number and variety of programs and approaches make it difficult for prospective mentors, parents, mentees, funders, and policymakers to know what constitutes a safe and effective mentoring program. The (NQMS) creates recognized standards and procedures for the operation of high quality mentoring canada goose outlet programs based on evidence and a process for continuous improvement within a program.

Mentoring works best when steps are taken to ensure program practices meet quality standards that are safe and effective. To support mentoring programs in achieving these standards, MENTOR and Affiliates are leading the creation and facilitation of a structured, systematic process for programs to assess their practices in Canada Goose Jackets alignment with MENTOR’s cornerstone publication, the cheap canada goose Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring Fourth Edition, and receive the support they need to make continuous quality improvements and better serve their youth.

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