For example, the mentor will notice in what direction the mentoree wishes to go and gently suggests ways to advance toward the goal. The mentoree then trusts that it's safe to move forward. Eventhough there were no set goals, I knew that I was at a stage in my life where I had to take responsibility for my own future. All in all, I can emphatically say that my experience as a mentee was a successful one. My uncle's commitment to our relationship, his respect for me and my ideas and his general ability to understand where I was coming from made this time in life my most rewarding as I made a complete turnaround from what I was.
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Professional case workers provide assistance, support, and on-going supervision of all matches. One component of the organization is the mentoring program that provides a support network and positive role models for young black males, elementary through high school. References Shea, Gordon. California 1992 Huang, Chungliang Al and Lynch, Jerry. Tao Mentoring .