Baltimore County Government Employee Mentorship Program

About the Program

Category: Personnel Management, Employment and Training (Best in Category)

Year: 2020

Baltimore County Government established its Employee Mentorship Program in 2019. In supporting the professional development needs of the County workforce, the Program offers County employees an opportunity to mentor or be mentored by other County employees. Over six months, mentors and mentees meet to discuss topics related to personal and professional growth. The Program pairs experienced, knowledgeable and talented employees with junior employees who wish to gain insight into career advancement.The Program marks the County’s commitments to job enrichment and maximizing employee potential. It promotes team-oriented work environments, supports learning opportunities, enhances employee morale and increases employee retention. The Program also serves as an effective tool for succession planning and executive, administrative or management transitions.Engaging a government workforce that typically operates in silos, the Program helps employees get to know each other and their work. It increases inter-agency cooperation and innovation as well as prompting employees to explore goal setting and career pathing. The Program’s success leads to employees having greater job satisfaction and taking more pride in their work. This ultimately will produce improved County services and a thriving workforce.