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mentoring

British  
/ 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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Puder’s schools provide tutoring, mentoring and flexible scheduling for teens who may have jobs or are parents themselves.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

The government hopes to replicate that elsewhere, with a music plan that aims to provide mentoring for artists and promoters, as well as cutting red tape for music festivals and small venues.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Hord created the Hord Foundation to fund scholarships for minority students and was a leader of Concerned Black Men, a nonprofit providing scholarships and mentoring.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

He was a founding board member of a nonprofit that provides mentoring and scholarships to graduates of a high school in South Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

“Maybe, hmm, maybe...if you’re okay with mentoring with someone outside of school?”

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

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