mentoring
noun/ˈmentərɪŋ/
/ˈmentərɪŋ/
[uncountable]- the practice of helping and advising a less experienced person over a period of time, especially as part of a formal programme in a company, university, etc.
- Mentoring is encouraged as part of the company's on-the-job training programme.
- a mentoring programme
- The point of the mentoring programme is to empower young fathers with parenting skills.
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