At The CPD Group, our mission is to promote and enhance Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in all its diverse forms. CPD is not just about structured learning or training; it encompasses a wide range of activities that help professionals develop new skills, deepen their knowledge, and maintain competency in their fields. One of the most powerful, methods of CPD is mentoring.
Mentoring creates significant opportunities for CPD by providing a dynamic, hands-on approach to learning. It enables professionals to benefit from real-world insights, shared experiences, and personalised guidance - factors that are essential for both personal and career advancement.
In this article, written in collaboration with Chelsey Baker, multi award-winning business mentor, founder and CEO of National Mentoring Day, we explore why mentoring is so impactful and how your organisation can get involved with National Mentoring Day.
Did you know that taking part in National Mentoring Day has been officially accredited by The CPD Group?
Securing this accreditation means that when you take part in National Mentoring Day whether as a mentor, a mentee or attend a mentoring event, you can now receive CPD points and a free certificate to show that you took part.
National Mentoring Day: The Largest Celebration of Learning
National Mentoring Day, celebrated annually on the 27th of October, was inaugurated in the Houses of Parliament to raise awareness on the impact and benefits of mentoring to business, education and society. Dedicated to promoting the transformative power of mentoring, its mission is to make mentoring accessible to everyone, providing a platform to celebrate, educate, and support all forms of mentoring.
As the national voice for mentoring, National Mentoring Day plays a key role in highlighting the achievements and impact of mentors and mentoring programs, amplifying mentoring news, stories and successes year-round,
Since then, the mentoring movement has gained recognition from governments, royalty major brands, corporate and educational organisations who take part each year.
Why is mentoring an impactful style of CPD?
Learning from Experience: Mentors share real-world insights, helping mentees gain industry-specific skills. Mentors also improve their communication, leadership, and relationship-building through mentoring.
Personalised Learning: Mentoring is tailored to the mentee’s unique needs and goals, allowing for focused skill development and informed career decisions.
Goal Setting & Career Planning: Mentors assist in setting realistic career goals and creating action plans, providing feedback and motivation to stay on track.
Increased Accountability: Mentoring fosters accountability, motivating mentees to take proactive steps and make sustained progress in their professional development.
Mentoring has a significant impact on career development by fostering skill growth, job satisfaction, and retention. Here are some key statistics:
- 89% of individuals believe that mentoring is crucial for advancing their careers
- 93% of workers who have been mentored report satisfaction with their career choices
- Employees with mentors are 130% more likely to hold leadership positions, underlining its importance in career progression {Source Worldmetrics}
How to get Involved with National Mentoring Day:
Get involved on 27th October to shine a spotlight on your internal or external mentoring programs, bringing people, workplaces and communities together.
Here's how you can take part:
- CELEBRATE your mentoring achievements, impact, milestones, and success over the past year. This is the perfect time to announce the launch of a new mentoring initiative or expand an existing program.
- CONNECT: Share how mentoring helped you and thank those who have made a difference in your life, work or career Thank them using #NationalMentoringDay and tag National Mentoring Day into your posts to get featured.
- EDUCATE: Have your say and share your views on the benefits of mentoring. Share case studies and stories in your newsletters, blogs and videos. Use this opportunity to influence others by highlighting how mentoring fosters growth, leadership, and success.
- SUPPORT: Acknowledge the achievements of mentors and mentees. Recognise their invaluable contributions and encourage others to take up the role of mentoring. Use the National Mentoring Day to encourage new mentoring relationships within your workplace or organisation.
By participating in National Mentoring Day, you contribute to a growing movement that champions mentorship as a vital tool for career development, personal growth, and lifelong learning.
Together, we can celebrate the transformative role mentoring plays in empowering individuals to advance in their careers and achieve their full potential.
Useful Links:
Register for Your FREE Get Involved Guide to take part.
Share our free mentoring resources within your organisation
In a rush? Here’s 10 quick ways to get involved!
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Taking part in National Mentoring Day? Claim your CPD CREDITS here.