MENTOR Maryland DC

We only have two roundtables scheduled this month. No worries, we're going to make them the best! On Wednesday, Dec. 6th, at 12 pm, we start on Western MD. Prince George's County & South MD on December 11th at 10 am. Enjoy the winter holidays for everyone else we won't get to see!

Register on our website today at bit.ly/MDDCRoundtables

The MENTOR MD|DC team is proud to have our Operations Manager, Renee Angelo-Mauk, team up with Julie Meyer and Jimmy Edgerton from AugMentors Podcast and talk about the role of gratitude in fostering strong and impactful mentoring connections.

As AugMentor has stated, "Gratitude is more than just saying thank you - it's about recognizing and appreciating the value that your mentor brings to your personal and professional growth. When you express gratitude to your mentor, it not only shows your appreciation for their guidance and support but also strengthens the bond between you."

Listen TODAY:

Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gQywaxTc
Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gFBiKZzU

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our November roundtables! Only one more month is left in the year; how time flies! Register for upcoming roundtables at our website bit.ly/MDDCRoundtables.

Join us virtually on December 14th to learn how your organization can leverage (January) to increase youth mentoring visibility! Learn about MENTOR MD|DC’s events, share out any of your events and resources, get tools to recruit mentors, and get your stakeholders involved in the best month of the year!!

Register at: bit.ly/preNMMevent

It’s ! There’s no better way to honor your mentee than to help make sure that other young people also have the chance to receive the support and resources they need. Help us close the mentoring gap by making a gift today: mentormddc.org/donate/

opportunity, and as we celebrate today, we honor the limitless potential of our youth. Let’s continue our commitment to supporting every young person with the resources they need to thrive. Visit mentoring.org for more info.

This , we honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and the sacrifices made by them and their families. Learn about how mentoring can be a great support for military youth facing frequent relocation and separation: bit.ly/47jz0lT

On Tuesday, November 28th, join MENTOR MD|DC and nonprofits globally to celebrate Giving Tuesday.

What is Giving Tuesday?

Since its inception, Giving Tuesday has turned into a worldwide movement, championing radical generosity and encouraging donors to give—in ways big and small—in pursuit of making the world a better place. Giving Tuesday takes place on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving!

BUT you don't have to wait until the 28th to send donations 😁. You can donate to MENTOR Maryland | DC at: mentormddc.org/donate/

MENTOR MD|DC has Roundtables all for you. Wednesday, Nov. 8th at noon. Then Prince George's County and South MD on Nov 13th at Noon!

Register on our website today at bit.ly/MDDCRoundtables

Thank you to Dr. Rachel Pfeifer from Baltimore City Public Schools for giving MENTOR MD|DC and Maryland Out of School Time Network a shout-out at the National Partnership for Student Success panel today.

Are you looking for ways to advocate for the mentoring field and support individuals and organizations nationwide working to support young people? On October 30th register for Capitol Hill Day today at: https://www.mentoring.org/capitol-hill-day/ MENTOR

This workshop is designed for adults who are interested in becoming more “askable” and supportive for the children and youth in their lives. Being an askable adult means you are approachable and easy for children and youth to talk to about anything that’s on their mind.

This workshop was created by the Vermont Network after a 2017 survey of 584 Vermont youth where the majority of young people said that the number one solution to coping with the various anxieties in their lives would be having access to more supportive and “askable” adults. Make sure that YOU are an Askable Adult!

Register at: https://bit.ly/novaskadult

Intrested in helping local MD & D.C. programs develop quality mentoring practices? Become a TA consultant today with MENTOR Maryland | DC to provide training and coordinate specialized technical assistance!

Register at: bit.ly/consultantinterestform

MENTOR’s Advocate Academy trains individuals to develop their personal policy and advocacy skills to become more civically engaged citizens and effective advocates for the issues they care about. The Academy is a free skill and professional development opportunity that is open to anyone interested in attending, including youth. While the curriculum is tailored to people connected to the mentoring/youth development space, the skills and issues covered in these trainings can be applied universally to educate, advocate, and effectively influence policymaking.

The Academy consists of three separate hour-long, interactive virtual learning sessions that must be attended by the individual in its entirety in order to move on to the next course. After each session, attendees will receive an optional supplemental reading and brief assignment that must be submitted in order to move on to the next course.

Graduates of the program (those who complete all three courses) will receive a certificate, reward, and networking opportunities with the mentoring movement’s most engaged advocates.

Find it at: www.mentoring.org/advocacy/advocate-academy/

Join MENTOR's webinar to explore how mentors can guide youth toward active civic engagement. They’ll discuss the importance of this role in mentorship programs, gain practical strategies for inspiring young advocates, and hear real-life success stories from experienced mentor agencies. This webinar will equip you with tools to empower the next generation of leaders and activists, ensuring that youth voice plays a vital role in shaping our world.

Register at: https://mentoring-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iM3ziyNtRSCnC9yXKWgS4A

Returning to the archives, the MENTOR MD|DC team has transcribed one of our former trainings for "Working Better With LGBTQ+ Youth" and supplied the presentation slides.

The LGBTQ Supplement to the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring™ responds to a long-standing call to extend the reach and quality of mentoring relationships to one of our nation’s most underserved, marginalized, and vulnerable populations- youth who are le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, q***r, and questioning (LGBTQQ).

View it all at: bit.ly/MDDCRecordedtrainings

Hispanic Heritage Month ended on Sunday, but we couldn't let it go without giving a shout-out to Latinas Leading Tomorrow, an all-volunteer non-profit organization with a mission to connect and expose Latinas to opportunities that enrich their future through education, mentoring, and leadership development.

Their program seeks to provide a safe space for young women to deepen their cultural and racial/ethnic identity understanding and explore what it means to be a Latina in the United States!

The 2024 National will be taking place on 1/24-1/26! Register today to participate in advocacy opportunities, networking sessions, & educational workshops. Don’t miss out! www.mentoring.org/summit MENTOR

Who are the champions of mentoring in your community? Help us celebrate their efforts by nominating them for an Excellence in Mentoring Awards. Nominations close on 10/13, so don't wait! rb.gy/20lw8

When mentors bring honesty and vulnerability to conversations with their mentees, they support the mental health of the young people they work with. This , let’s celebrate how well-being. Join us by learning more at https://bit.ly/3ey1Btj

Last week, MENTOR MD|DC had the pleasure of hosting our Workforce Mentoring Summit alongside and . We’d also like to thank all our attendees, speakers, Brittany Stephens from Gov. Wes Moore's office, and our keynote, Anthony Featherstone!

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Charles County Chamber of Commerce
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Providing emotional support and empathy is foundational to building relationships with youth. Working to understand young people’s experiences from their point of view can improve their reception of your support and strengthen your impact. Join MENTOR MD|DC as we explore Chapter 1 of the Becoming a Better Mentor resource on this essential topic!

Register at: bit.ly/octbabm

We are fully stacked this October for roundtables. Baltimore City, you're up first THIS Wednesday, Oct. 4th at noon. Then Prince George's County and South MD on October 16th at Noon!

Register on our website today at bit.ly/MDDCRoundtables

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our September roundtables. Register for upcoming roundtables at our website bit.ly/MDDCRoundtables.

Mentors & mentees looking to get out as September ends? Then check out the Charm City Fringe Festival! Films galore in Baltimore City! Find a wide range of films for people of various ages, attend together, or if mentors want to brace it alone, there’ll be nighttime shows as well all from September 29 -October 8th

MENTOR Maryland | DC, The Universities at Shady Grove, and WorkSource Montgomery are excited to announce our keynote speaker for our upcoming Workforce Mentoring Summit. Anthony Featherstone is the Executive Director at WorkSource Montgomery. Featherstone joined WSM in early 2021 with over fifteen years of workforce development experience. During his tenure at WSM, Anthony has prioritized community engagement and impact, (workforce) system building, regional collaboration, and streamlined job seeker and business services. Prior to WSM, Anthony served as the Director of Workforce Operations at KRA Corporation in Columbia, MD – a national provider of employment and training for workforce development boards and human service agencies.

Join us on Thursday, September 28 for Anthony's keynote and the innovative approaches to workforce development and mentoring in one of our country's most diverse regions.

Register Here: bit.ly/MoCoWorkForce

Everyone, MENTOR Maryland | DC is looking for skilled mentoring practitioners to provide training and coordinate specialized technical assistance to local MD & D.C. programs! Become a TA consultant today!

Register at: bit.ly/consultantinterestform

Following a nationwide search, Dr. Anne Khademian was named to serve as the Universities at Shady Grove’s third executive director in October 2020. She's the executive director of USG – a regional higher education center of USM in Montgomery County. Before joining USG, Dr. Khademian served most recently as a Presidential Fellow and professor at Virginia Tech, where she enjoyed a stellar 17-year career that included several years as director of the School of Public and International Affairs. She has supported the collaborative implementation of “Beyond Boundaries” initiatives, working across the university’s campuses and stakeholder committees to support organizational innovation and growth.

Meet her Thursday, September 28th at 10 am at the WorkForce Summit!

Register at: bit.ly/MoCoWorkForce

A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Brittany holds a B.S. in political science and international relations from Lincoln University, an M.Ed. with an administrative specialist focus in higher education from Central State University, and a certificate in education leadership from Harvard University. In her 10+ years of experience in education, she has held leadership roles at Central State University, University of Chicago Charter School and Baltimore City Community College.

Meet her Thursday, September 28th at 10 am at the WorkForce Summit!

Register at: bit.ly/MoCoWorkForce

This , join us in celebrating all the Latin American mentors working to inspire and support young people across the country! http://bit.ly/3AtqFgR