MID-MAY 2024
MENTORING PROGRAM FOSTERS MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS
A mentoring program is helping senior-level staff members foster connections, as well as guide and inspire other employees to learn how to navigate their careers. The first group of 42 employees participated in the three-month Glendale Mentoring Program that wrapped up in March. Using The Art of Mentoring international platform, mentors answer questions, provide advice on handling challenges and serve as champions and listening ears for mentees. Mentors are matched with mentees who work in different departments to allow employees to expand their horizons and build networks within the city. To qualify for the program, mentors must have worked in a managerial role for at least five years (in any organization) while the mentees must be employees in good standing who have worked for the city for at least a year. The pairs met at least five times during the program. Applications will soon be taken for the next round of the mentoring program. Mentoring