What are the current trends in mentoring?
There are several issues gaining interest and support in mentoring. Background checks of prospective mentors are necessary due to concerns of child abuse and criminal activity. Many programs train and certify their mentors. Although there is also a trend to match mentors and mentees who differ greatly in ethnicity, values, age, and/or creed, many young people need “sameness”. Partnerships with well-established mentoring organizations are also a new trend, giving mentees the added experience and exposure to persons in the professional world.
