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
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For her friendship, her mentorship, her leadership.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
His dad, who worked at a bank and did security for clubs on weekends, ran a mentorship program for young men and showed them a bootleg copy of Boyz n the Hood, the 1992 John Singleton coming-of-age drama set in Los Angeles.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Building relationships can lead to valuable partnerships, mentorship opportunities and even potential customers.
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—Vikram Joshi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The plan offers assistance for Black entrepreneurs to start businesses and mentorship programs, among other things such as education and launching a National Health Equity Initiative focused on Black men.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
His dad, who worked at a bank and did security for clubs on weekends, ran a mentorship program for young men and showed them a bootleg copy of Boyz n the Hood, the 1992 John Singleton coming-of-age drama set in Los Angeles.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Building relationships can lead to valuable partnerships, mentorship opportunities and even potential customers.
7.
—Vikram Joshi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The plan offers assistance for Black entrepreneurs to start businesses and mentorship programs, among other things such as education and launching a National Health Equity Initiative focused on Black men.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for mentorship
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“Mentorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentorship. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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