Below you will find a list of frequently asked questions that will help you get a better understanding of how the programme can support you to thrive.
MentorsWork is a structured 12-week business-support programme, comprising an integrated approach of mentoring and targeted learning opportunities. The programme includes:
- In-depth Online Competency Assessment
- One-to-One Mentoring Sessions
- Unlimited access to Peer-Focused Workshops
- Unlimited access to Expert-Led Masterclasses
- Peer-Networking Masterminds
- Bespoke Business Improvement Plan
Private sector businesses based in Ireland with between 1 and 250 employees are eligible to participate in MentorsWork.
Certain businesses are not eligible to participate in MentorsWork:
- Private sector businesses with over 250 employees
- Public sector organisations
- Charity or not-for-profit organisations
- Businesses based outside the Republic of Ireland
Yes. MentorsWork is available for registered sole trader and limited businesses, even if you are the only employee.
Your business would need to be operational and trading for you to fully benefit from the MentorsWork programme. We help small and medium business’ improve their established systems by having all participants complete our in-depth assessment form, to discover what areas would need to be targeted. To fill this form out effectively you would need to know what system you currently have in place.
MentorsWork is available to all owners, managers and leadership team across Ireland.
The programme requires a minimum of 24-hours commitment over the course of the 12 weeks. Participants have daily access to 2-hour interactive Workshops and 1-hour expert-led Masterclasses.
The more you put in, the more you will get out so remember this time will be an investment into the future of your business.
You do not need to be an SFA (Small Firms Association) member to qualify. If you are interested in what an SFA membership can offer, visit www.sfa.ie
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MentorsWork is currently a government subsidised programme which means it comes at no cost to the applicants and there are no additional fees along the way.
Once you have filled in our short application form, the MentorsWork Programme Team will be in contact within 5 working days.
During the application process, you will select the areas/competencies you want to focus on. Based on your selections and the results from your Competence Assessment, we will assign you an experienced mentor (who has walked in your shoes before) with experience in your specific industry needs and will work with you on a one-to-one basis throughout the 12 weeks.
However, you can discuss the choice of mentor/s with our Head of Mentoring, on your Onboarding session which is the first step of the programme. We have over 100 mentors across all industry sectors and will work to find your perfect match.
During the application process, you will select the areas/competencies you want to focus on. Based on your selections and the results from your Competence Assessment, we will assign you an experienced mentor (who has walked in your shoes before) with experience in your specific industry needs and will work with you on a one-to-one basis throughout the 12 weeks.
However, you can discuss the choice of mentor/s with our Head of Mentoring, on your Onboarding session which is the first step of the programme. We have over 100 mentors across all industry sectors and will work to find your perfect match.