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== What is Mentoring? ==
== What is Mentoring? ==
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<big>Mentoring is the practice of advising or guiding someone on their professional journey. This can be done traditionally by a leader or expert in a specific field. Reverse mentoring is also a valuable approach to mentoring. Reverse mentoring is an employee newer to the workforce teaching a more experienced/senior professional or leader topics such as new technology, software, social media and current trends.</big>
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<big>Mentoring is the practice of advising or guiding someone on their professional journey. This can be done traditionally by a leader or expert in a specific field. Reverse mentoring is also a valuable approach to mentoring. Reverse mentoring is an employee newer to the workforce teaching a more experienced/senior professional or leader topics such as new technology, software, social media and current trends.</big>
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<big>Why is mentoring important for young professionals in a virtual environment? Traditional mentoring has its limits. Professionals don’t always have the time and patience to deal with coordinated matches and training sessions. They want access to a more flexible form of mentoring. The world of work is changing. More and more, organizations are looking for secure digital solutions to support individuals in their professional integration.</big>
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<big>Why is mentoring important for young professionals in a virtual environment? Traditional mentoring has its limits. Professionals don’t always have the time and patience to deal with coordinated matches and training sessions. They want access to a more flexible form of mentoring. The world of work is changing. More and more, organizations are looking for secure digital solutions to support individuals in their professional integration.</big>
<big>Professional needs are changing:</big>
<big>Professional needs are changing:</big>
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'''<big>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/444693620229705 GC Mentorship Facebook Group]</big>'''<br>
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'''<big>[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/groups/profile/72452367/mentorship-plus-mentorat-plus?language=en Centre on Diversity and Inclusion: Mentorship Plus]</big>'''<br>
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== Mentorship Aids ==
== Mentorship Aids ==
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==== [https://create.piktochart.com/output/50810089-mega-connex2020-virtual-networking-reseautage-virtuel-101 Mega-ConnEX2020: Virtual Network 101 (graphic)] ====
=== Courses ===
=== Courses ===