e-Advantage is a new peer e-mentoring training and resources platform for women aged 45+, particularly those exploring business or career options.
We have worked with nearly 200 women across Europe to create and pilot a peer mentoring training programme in 6 languages that can be used on or offline with the support of tutors or, completely independently by anyone interested in mentoring.
There is also a handbook for organisations and individuals interested in creating their own peer mentoring schemes.
How West Creative got involved
Partners from England, Czech Republic, Italy, Romania and Spain combined their experience of web design, training, working with marginalised groups, public policy and private enterprise to create e-Advantage. West Creative specifically looked after the creation of a digital e-platform: e-advantage.eu
Highlights & Impacts
e-Advantage has made a lasting impact on its peer mentors, mentees and supporting organisations.
- Peer Mentors
Over 160 women trained as peer mentors, far exceeding our original target of 40. They are now using peer mentoring skills at work and in their personal lives. Many of their mentees used their mentoring to help them achieve goals they previously thought were unattainable. - Online Peer Mentor Training
The e-Advantage platform will continues to provide access to e-learning that can be freely downloaded by independent learners or used by tutors with their accompanying guides and other resources. - Handbook
We have created a Handbook for organisations and individuals who wish to create their own peer mentor training schemes. - Translations
All materials and resources are available in English, Czech, Hungarian, Italian, Romanian and Spanish.
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Organisations
Project partner organisations are using e-Advantage peer mentoring e-training as part of their professional CPD. They have been central in creating regional women’s peer mentoring networks (on and offline), and have established peer mentoring training aimed at other target groups.
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