mentorship
noun
men·tor·ship
ˈmen-ˌtȯr-ˌship 
-tər-
: the influence, guidance, or direction given by a mentor
Francie rides under the mentorship of Rodney Jenkins.—
Ami Rosi
Ami RosiThe solution, they decided, was a two-year program welcoming adolescents into the community with equal doses of mentorship, Scripture and recreation.—Nathan Thornburgh
Nathan ThornburghSenior Senate women intentionally cultivate a collaborative spirit through social events and mentorship.—Jill Filipovic
Jill FilipovicExamples of mentorship in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Winners will receive grants and mentorship from fashion and design experts.
—Lindzi Scharf, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Adopting healthy mental health practices, seeking mentorship, and finding fulfillment outside of work will help.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
The Garden of Laughs benefits the Garden of Dreams foundation helping young people experiencing hardships by mentorship, networking and educational opportunities.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
In 2022, Sandifer launched a Studio T dance and mentorship program at San Diego Unified School District, California’s second-largest school district.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024
Daniels and Bean provided mentorship last season, so he’s tried to return the favor and do the same with freshman quarterback Isaiah Marshall.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024
In his mentorship role, Formichetti is guiding Saudi designers Alia and Abeer Olaif of Atelier Hekayat, and Arwa Al Ammari of ArAm, who is an alumni of the AlUla Creates initiative, through their first forays into the costume design world.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
Their adaptability, mentorship skills, and refined leadership, often complemented by strong work ethics, emotional intelligence, and crisis management abilities, are pivotal contributors to organizational wisdom and success—these soft skills anchor team dynamics.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
In Europe and the U.S., women have more access to career development support through various programs and mentorships.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2024
Lindzi Scharf, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Adopting healthy mental health practices, seeking mentorship, and finding fulfillment outside of work will help.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
The Garden of Laughs benefits the Garden of Dreams foundation helping young people experiencing hardships by mentorship, networking and educational opportunities.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
In 2022, Sandifer launched a Studio T dance and mentorship program at San Diego Unified School District, California’s second-largest school district.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024
Daniels and Bean provided mentorship last season, so he’s tried to return the favor and do the same with freshman quarterback Isaiah Marshall.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024
In his mentorship role, Formichetti is guiding Saudi designers Alia and Abeer Olaif of Atelier Hekayat, and Arwa Al Ammari of ArAm, who is an alumni of the AlUla Creates initiative, through their first forays into the costume design world.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
Their adaptability, mentorship skills, and refined leadership, often complemented by strong work ethics, emotional intelligence, and crisis management abilities, are pivotal contributors to organizational wisdom and success—these soft skills anchor team dynamics.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
In Europe and the U.S., women have more access to career development support through various programs and mentorships.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Mentorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentorship. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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