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Mentorship Program Coordinator Resources​​

Thank you for stepping into this role as the Mentorship Program Coordinator (MCP) for your agency! We are thrilled that you have taken on this new role, and we want you to know that the Office of Employee Engagement and Training is here to support you every step of the way.

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MCPs are responsible for overseeing and managing their agency's mentorship program to ensure a seamless process from kickoff to conclusion. As the primary organizers and main points of contact, MPCs align mentors with mentees, provide ongoing guidance and resources, and uphold the program's standards and objectives throughout the year. Successful MPCs are highly organized, communicative, and committed to developing positive, impactful mentoring experiences for all participants.

Coordinators will also collaborate with the Personnel Cabinet, utilizing toolkits and training to ensure their program aligns with Personnel Cabinet standards while meeting the unique needs of their cabinet/agency. Ultimately, MPCs are responsible for creating a supportive framework in which mentoring pairs can thrive including tracking and reporting program outcomes to support continuous improvement.

Before getting started in your role as the Mentorship Program Coordinator, you'll receive an email from the Office of Employee Engagement and Training with required training and resources necessary for the successful implementation of the TKMP. If you have any questions along the way, the Office of Employee Engagement and Training​ is​ here to help.

Mentorship Program Coordinators (MPCs) Roles and Responsibilities

Promote TKMP, manage applications, and ensure appropriate participant matches.

Match mentors and mentees according to their goals and areas of expertise.

Send a request to your agency's Training Administrator (LINK TO DOC) to assign required MyPURPOSE training for all approved mentors/mentees before they begin the program.​

Facilitate kickoff/orientation events and provide program resources.

Monitor progress by conducting midpoint check-ins and addressing any issues.

Coordinate final evaluations, recognition activities and submit outcome reports to the Personnel Cabinet mentorship programming staff.​​

​Team Kentucky Mentorship Program Timeline