c . Training the Mentors
A training programme was implemented to familiarise the mentors with the content of the social start ups methodological tool . In total , nine mentors were trained to deliver the programme ( 4 from TAMAT - Italy , 3 from Verteneglio Municipality - Croatia , and 2 from AMSED in France ) and three mentors were identified as Principle Mentors to lead the programme in their respective countries . The four day training programme took place at the Futures Entrepreneurship Centre , Plymouth Business School at Plymouth University in the United Kingdom . Here , trainees were able to observe and experience best practice examples of social enterprise through visits to Riverford Organic Farms , the Real Ideas Organisation , and Rumpus Cosy . In addition , both Plymouth University and Plymouth City Council hold the prestigious ‘ Social Enterprise Mark ’ which acknowledges the social enterprise character and success within Plymouth .
9am – 10:30am |
10:30 – 12:30 |
Lunch |
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12.30 – 13.30 |
13.30 – 5.30 Evening 18:00 – 20:00
Day 1 |
Social Start Ups Training Session 1 : What is social ent and what it isn ’ t |
Social Start Ups Training Session 2 : Mentor Guide chapters 1 and 2 |
Social Start Ups Training Session 3 : Mentor Guide Chapter 3 |
Social Entrepreneurship Team Building Activity |
Day 2
Day 3
Social Start Ups Training Session 4 : Field Trip / DayVisit to an Organisation where Best Practice in Mentoring or EPGs or Social Enterprise can be observed
8.00 a . m - 5.00 pm
Social Start Ups Training Session 5 : Reflections
Social Start Ups Training Session 6 : Mentor Guide Chapter 4
Social Start Ups Training Session 7 : Mentor Guide Chapter 5
Social Entrepreneurship Team Building Activity
Day 4 |
Social Start Ups Training Session 8 : Mentor Guide Chapters 6 and 7 |
Mast House 204 |
Social Start Ups Training Session 9 ( On Line Mentoring ) |
Social Entrepreneurship Team Building Activity |
Irrespective of how experienced or qualified the mentors are , training them to familiarise them with the process and content of this programme was essential to ensure consistency in the delivery across all three locations , and to manage the expectations of the participants . To enhance the mentoring experience through peer learning and sharing mentoring experiences , monthly on-line support sessions were held for the Principle Mentors . This enhanced the quality of the overall programme design as changes where necessary could be addressed and instigated immediately .
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