mentoring

/ ˈmɛntərɪŋ /

noun

1. (in business) the practice of assigning a junior member of staff to the care of a more experienced person who assists him in his career

Example Sentences

His 12 Foundation aims to reach children in under-served communities and help them thrive on and off the pitch with free sports coaching, mentoring and nutrition education.

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Their résumés may include mentoring, volunteer leadership or projects outside their official scope.

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Not knowing how, she joined an online mentoring group and connected with fellow entrepreneurs.

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A former professional bodybuilder, these days Trevor offers mentoring and teaches young people self-defence.

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He was encouraged to become more active in the local party by Hefin David, who was mentoring him to be a candidate in next year's Senedd election at the time of his death.

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Related Words

• coach 
• counsel 
• guide 
• instruct