mentorship

[men-tawr-ship, -ter-]

noun

1. the position or services of a wise and trusted counselor or senior sponsor, often in a particular field.

   Nearly a hundred graduate students received research training in his laboratory and benefited from his mentorship.

2. a relationship or arrangement with such a counselor or sponsor.

   To develop my writing craft, I’m currently undertaking a mentorship with a well-known fantasy writer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mentorship¹

mentor ( def. ) + -ship ( def. )

Example Sentences

In the Stockton Unified School District, the positive outcomes of the AmeriCorps-funded Improve Your Tomorrow, a mentorship and college access program for young men of color, can be seen at Cesar Chavez High School.

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Rather than merely focusing on mentorship, networking or community-building, the Visionary Fellowship was designed to give these filmmakers the production experience they’ll need to thrive in the industry.

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It was a loss of mentorship, aesthetic brilliance and camaraderie felt throughout the art world.

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High Point’s unapologetic championing of God, family, country—and its focus on life skills, mentorship and job placement—were the key reasons our son enrolled.

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Through the Misty Copeland Foundation, she provides scholarships, mentorship, and training opportunities for underserved youth, ensuring that aspiring dancers from all backgrounds can envision themselves in classical ballet.

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