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TWC Holds Webinar on the Fundamentals of Mentoring

Posted June 2022

On Wednesday, June 22, the TWC held the third webinar in its series on strategic workforce development planning, a session on “Fundamentals of Mentoring”. FTA Associate Administrator Karina Ricks opened the session, describing the TWC’s mission and accomplishments. ITLC Senior Policy Analyst Karitsa Holdzkom moderated the session and introduced the initial speakers: Jamaine Gibson, Director of Apprenticeships and Workforce Development, ATU; Michael Hursh, General Manager, AC Transit (Oakland CA); and Stu Bass, Principal, Progress Worx. All three provided context on how mentoring programs work, the powerful benefits that can result from these programs, and the training needed to ensure mentors have the skills and preparation to do this important work.

Stu Bass then facilitated a panel with current mentors who shared their experiences and perspectives: Dionna McCane, ATU Mentorship and Apprenticeship Coordinator, ATU Local 1070/IndyGo (Indianapolis, IN); Kevin Philpotts, Apprenticeship Coordinator, TWU 234/SEPTA (Philadelphia, PA); and Anton Pierson, Mentor, ATU Local 1005/Metro Transit (Minneapolis, MN). After the presentations and panel discussion, all speakers participated in an engaging Q&A session with attendees. A recording of the webinar and the accompanying slides can be accessed here.