collocation · formal
mentorship program
UK/ˈmɛn.tɔːˌʃɪp ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/US/ˈmɛn.tɔːrˌʃɪp ˈproʊɡræm/MEN·tor·ship PROG·ram
A structured scheme where experienced employees guide less experienced ones to develop skills and careers.
Examples
“The company launched a mentorship program pairing new hires with senior staff.”
“A good mentorship program can shorten the learning curve for new employees.”
“Universities often run mentorship programs to help graduates transition to work.”
Band 8 sentence
“A well-designed mentorship program not only transfers skills but also fosters organisational loyalty.”
Collocations
- launch a mentorship program
- pair mentors with mentees
Word family
Common mistakes
mentor program→mentorship program
mentoring programme→mentorship program
Say it for a higher band
5mentor program→6mentoring scheme→7+mentorship program
Synonyms
mentoring scheme
Easily confused
mentoring scheme
“The mentoring scheme helped interns develop industry contacts.”
peer mentoring
“Peer mentoring allows colleagues to share recent experiences and tips.”
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