Mentor Partnership Program

About the Program

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

Year: 2013

The County of San Diego is committed to providing for the continuous development of a strong and supportive work environment for all employees. To achieve this endeavor, the County’s Department of Human Resources designed and implemented the “Mentor Partnership Program” to facilitate growth and career development for our employees. A structured mentoring program pairs an experienced County manager/leader with an aspiring employee who desires to achieve their individual career goals. The mentoring process requires that the mentor and mentee work together in partnership to reach the specific goals and to provide each other with sufficient feedback to ensure that the goals are reached. The mentee needs-based program and partnership is driven by his or her career needs. The initial run of the program was a huge success in meeting the career goals of the mentees and has helped establish a culture of mentoring at the County of San Diego.