Mentoring Mid-Point

Coming Soon:

The GSA National Mentoring Program MID-POINT EVENT

APRIL 26 - 27, 2011

Doubletree Hotel Washington DC

1515 Rhode Island Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20005

History of Mentoring

History

The original Mentor is a character in Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey. When Odysseus, King of Ithaca went to fight in the Trojan War, he entrusted the care of his kingdom to Mentor. Mentor served as the teacher and overseer of Odysseuss’ son, Telemachus.

Definition

The Merriam-Webster WWWebster Dictionary defines a mentor as "a trusted counselor or guide." For their Mentor/Protégé Program, the Anesthesiology Department of Cleveland’s MetroHealth System defines mentor as "a wise, loyal advisor or coach."