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Mentorship is the influence, guidance, or direction given by a mentor. Mentor is someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person. In an organizational setting, a mentor influences the personal and professional growth of a mentee. Most traditional mentorships involve having senior employees mentor more junior employees, but mentors do not necessarily have to be more senior than the people they mentor. What matters is that mentors have experience that others can learn from.Interaction with an expert may also be necessary to gain proficiency with cultural tools. Mentorship experience and relationship structure affect the "amount of psychosocial support, career guidance, role modeling and communication that occurs in the mentoring relationships in which the protégés and mentors engaged".The person receiving mentorship may be referred to as a protégé (male), a protégée (female), an apprentice, a learner or, in the 2000s, a mentee. Mentoring is a process that always involves communication and is relationship-based, but its precise definition is elusive, with more than 50 definitions currently in use, such as:

Mentoring is a process for the informal transmission of knowledge, social capital, and the psychosocial support perceived by the recipient as relevant to work, career, or professional development; mentoring entails informal communication, usually face-to-face and during a sustained period of time, between a person who is perceived to have greater relevant knowledge, wisdom, or experience (the mentor) and a person who is perceived to have less (the protégé).
Mentoring in Europe has existed as early as Ancient Greek. The word's origin comes from Mentor, son of Alcimus in Homer's Odyssey. Since the 1970s it has spread in the United States mainly in training contexts, associated with important historical links to the movement advancing workplace equity for women and minorities and has been described as "an innovation in American management".

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    Looking for gas mentor to take me on?

    Hi everyone My name is Daniel and I've recently completed my ACS gas engineer class room based work. I need to complete my portfolio. so is there any gas engineers out there that are willing to help me complete and give me some experience mentoring me? I'm willing to pay, work free of charge...
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    Student seeking Gas Safe Mentor in South Croydon

    Hi, Im jay from south croydon. I am halfway through my ACS course and need to make up a portfolio of Jobs. If anyone qualified and experienced would like to help a mature student with this, I really would appreciate it. I am good with numbers and practically minded as well as making cups of tea...
  3. T

    Looking For Plumbing Work/ Mentor in Leeds

    Hello, I’m 31 years old hard working and always try to produce quality work. I’ve just finished my level 2 diploma in Plumbing at Leeds college for building. I want to sign up to the NVQ L2 course but need a plumber to work with. I have my own Van and some tools. If there is anyone in the Leeds...
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    £1,000 for BPEC Domestic Gas Portfolio Mentor (South West Scotland / ***bria)

    I've started a Domestic Gas Foundation Course at Clyde College. I need a mentor for the gas portfolio. I am an NVQ 2 qualified plumber, with 11 years experience predominantly in commercial and industrial settings. I have also completed some industrial gas training. I plan to complete training to...
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    Seeking a mentor - happy to pay

    Good morning, I've worked in maintenance since leaving school, I've worked in food manufacturing, refineries/chemical plants and the steel industry so now new to most of the skills in plumbing and heating. I decided I wanted a change so did a short course with the aim of getting my ACS and...
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    Im looking for a gas safe registered mentor

    Hi, im looking for a gas safe registered mentor, I want to get some experience in the gas field, unfortunately I don’t have any experience plumbing or gas. I am currently doing a domestic gas course and I need to get some work done for my portfolio. I am a quick learner and I can travel. I live...
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    Looking for gas engineer as mentor

    I am looking for a gas safe registered engineer Mentor, who would be generous to take me on and help me complete my gas portfolio. I am a very focused hard-working guy. Just recently I have completed my 8 weeks gas course and now on to my portfolio building... I am from Kent Tonbridge and I am...
  8. O

    Mentorship for portfolio

    Hi Are there any qualified Gas safe engineers who mainly work on boilers (servicing/repairs and some installations) who could help me build my portfolio? I’m also happy to learn on other appliances too but boilers would be my priority. I have nearly completed the theory side (open book exams)...
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    Gas Foundation Course. Finding a good mentor to complete portfolio.

    Hi Guys. I'm about to start my Gas Foundation course in November. There is only one concern and it is to find a good mentor to complete a portfolio. I've been told to go to the local merchants and to ask them for advise and they, probably, could get me in touch with a wright guy. Just wondering...
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    Gas engineer mentor needed (manchester)

    Hi I’m Andrew 33 years old. I’m looking to enrol onto a foundation gas course next month, it’s a 37 week course. I also need to build my portfolio up then sit my ACS assessments. I really need someone to be my mentor is anyone willing to be my mentor? I will work for free in order to build...
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    Looking for a mentor to complete ACS Logic Gas

    Hey guys! I’m looking for a mentor to help me complete my ACS Logic Gas Portfolio Willing to work hard and travel; have access to a car I’m located in Slough, Berkshire! If anyone could help me I’ll grately appreciate it Name : Zed Contact Via pm Thank you If you have any questions please...
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    Help please need a mentor

    hi, my name is saghir and i have compelted my 12 months options skills course. to finish my course i need to complete a portfolio of work for them. i have tried to get a mentor around my area of heckmondwike but been difficult to say the least. I can travel to Bradford, leeds, Dewsbury, Batley...
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    In need of a mentor "ACS" Langley, Birmingham

    Hi Guys My name is Steve, 46 years Old. Im new to this forum so please bare with me if I state the obvious. Thanks.. I live in Langley, Birmingham and I'm looking for a Gas safe registered mentor! Im aware you guys probably get asked this question all the time, but I'm going to try my luck...
  14. Bibbs118

    Have you been a mentor?

    Whats yiur thoughts on mentoring? Do you do it? And if so, do you charge? Im meeting a lad on monday, he's a friend of friend, about me mentoring him to get his portfolio, ive spoken to the training officer at the tech and he said he has 8 weeks to get his jobs in, anything i should be wary...
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    Looking for a gas safe registered mentor

    Hi, I am looking for a gas safe registered engineer who would be generous to take me on to help me complete my gas portfolio also to teach me about the onsite gas work too. I am a very focused hard working lad. I already have my level 2 and 3 plumbing City & Guilds diplomas and i have worked...
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    Trainee looking for mentor in London

    Hi Guys, I am currently doing my gas installation level 3 in college but am only off college 3days a week, I am looking for someone to go and learn from. I don’t have much experience in this field and really just want to go out and get experience and learn. I am based in north London and am...
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    Looking for a gas safe mentor

    Hi, I just finish my college.And for my gas safe portfolio I m looking for a mentor. And I don't mind paying for this. I live in Manchester,And I don't mind travelling. Pm me for my info Thanks.
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    Mentor Needed for Trainee Gas Engineer

    Hi I am about to start gas engineers course in Burnley at M65Gas. I am happy to travel for mentoring . I need a mentor to complete my portfolio. I am certain I will be of help to you rather than a hindrance. I am happy to compensate you for your time by paying you £700 when my portfolio is...
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    HELP In need of a Gas Safe mentor

    Hi Gays. In need of a Gas Safe mentor to help me finish my portfolio, im required to do 30 assessments including , installation&service of a boiler, installation&service of a gas fire, installation&service of a cooker, installation&service of a water heater and pipework installation. Im in the...
  20. A

    Apprentice starting out need advice

    Started an apprenticeship in September but I can't seem to get the basics right, it's frustrating myself and my mentor, is there any tips or advice someone can give to be consistent in my work and how to improve? Thanks in advance!
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