The Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota (MPM) has the opportunity to deliver extensive training, consultation and technical assistance to mentoring programs serving Minneapolis youth. Participants receive:

• FREE Elements of Effective Practice toolkit and training - this resource reflects the latest in quality mentoring research, policies, and nationally accepted best practices
• FREE consultation and technical assistance from MPM staff
• FREE program quality assessment – MPM will provide its Quality Mentoring Assessment Path (QMAP) online tool to help programs measure program quality and design an improvement plan to strengthen your mentoring program
• FREE program evaluation tools and assistance
• Scholarships for events and workshops offered by MPM, including the annual Minnesota Mentoring Conference
• Networking and collaboration with other mentoring programs

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For further information, please contact April Riordan, Director of Training & Community Partnerships, (612) 370-9148. 

Expectations for Participation

• Make sure your program is registered with MPM. Uncertain about whether your program is registered? Email MPM to verify registration status.  If your organization is not registered, please complete the Program Registration Form.
• Register for and attend Elements of Effective Practice training on February 6-7, 2012 (full days).
• Complete the Quality Mentoring Assessment Path (QMAP) for your program by March 31, 2012. For most programs, this takes 4-8 hours. MPM staff will be available to assist you.
• Participate in review of QMAP results with MPM staff.
• Resubmit your program’s QMAP with any revisions/improvements by May 31, 2012.
• Attend monthly MTI networking & training events hosted by MPM January-June 2012.
• Commit to attend a minimum of 3 Quality in Action webinars hosted by MPM. Quality in Action webinars are held monthly.

Director of Training & Community Partnerships April Riordan Conducting a Workshop