How it Works
The core components of the NQMS are:
- A self-assessment survey completed by the mentoring programÂ
- A review and summary response prepared by the program’s local MENTOR AffiliateÂ
- An assessment review meeting between the mentoring program and their local MENTOR AffiliateÂ
- The development of goals and a work plan for the program to make quality improvements with the help of training and support provided by the MENTOR AffiliateÂ
- National and/or local recognition of the program upon satisfactory engagement in the quality assessment and improvement processÂ
The NQMS Online System
In partnership with its Affiliates, MENTOR aims to support and elevate the quality of mentoring programs across the nation. The online tool is reintegrated into MENTOR’s Mentoring Connector and contains an 87-question self-assessment that is aligned to the latest research in the mentoring field and the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoringâ„¢. In the self-assessment, programs rate how well they implement a practice to identify areas of strength and improvement or innovation. The online tool then supports programs and their local MENTOR Affiliates in generating a custom work plan, which lays the groundwork for any training and support that Affiliates provide to programs to help improve their practices. MENTOR is working with its Affiliates to build their capacity to provide the NQMS across the country. If you are interested in learning more about NQMS and its availability in your region, email nqms@mentoring.org.Â