Mentoring

The Leadership Initiative is a cross-agency mentoring program for Providers’ Council organizations, designed to support career growth in the human services sector.

The Leadership Initiative (TLI) aims to grow future leaders of the Massachusetts human services sector through supportive mentor and mentee partnerships. Applications are always being accepted for both mentors and mentees.

Apply Today as a Mentor or a Mentee!

 

Program Goals

  • Cultivate the leadership qualities of individuals in the human services sector. 
  • Support emerging leaders through connections to established leadership. 
  • Foster collaboration and career guidance, while promoting knowledge of the sector. 

Program Description

The Leadership Initiative (TLI) is a cross-agency mentoring program for Providers’ Council organizations, designed to support career growth in the human services sector. The Leadership Initiative (TLI) offers a framework for growth through mentor and mentee relationships and is tailored toward individuals looking to advance their career in the sector and those willing to share knowledge from their experience. 

Timeframe

The Leadership Initiative accepts applications on an ongoing, rolling basis. Mentees and mentors are paired as we receive applications and can apply at any time. The pairs will connect monthly over the span of a year.

Who are the mentees?

Mentees are Providers’ Council member employees who: 

  • Have been working in the human services sector for at least 2 years; 
  • Are aspiring or current leaders eager to advance and remain in the human services field; 
  • Can meet the time commitment of the program; and 
  • Are willing to listen, learn, grow, through partnership with a mentor.

Who are the mentors?

Mentors are Providers’ Council member employees who: 

  • Are individuals with a wealth of experience in the human services sector, including middle to upper-level supervisory roles; 
  • Have served a minimum of 2 years leading staff; 
  • Can meet the time commitment of the program; and 
  • Are passionate about supporting emerging leaders to accomplish their professional development goals. 

Apply Today as a Mentor or a Mentee!

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Interested in participating in this program in the future? please contact us at education@providers.org.

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FAQs

What is my agency’s involvement? 

As a member of the Providers’ Council, agency staff are eligible to participate in the Leadership Initiative! In exchange for the employer’s support in participating, mentees must agree to continue to work for their current employer for at least one year after completing the program. 

What is the application process?

The Leadership Initiative accepts applications on an ongoing, rolling basis. Mentees and mentors are paired as we receive applications and can apply at any time. The pairs will connect monthly over the span of a year. 

General inquiries regarding The Leadership Initiative may be directed toward education@providers.org.