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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