AgWorks: Mentoring Programs to Improve Retention

ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR

Reduce turnover and build careers through mentoring while fostering engagement and retention. Mentoring benefits both employees and mentors by supporting growth, strengthening workplace culture, and enhancing leadership effectiveness. Research shows that mentoring increases job satisfaction, improves interpersonal skills, and creates opportunities for advancement. This workshop will guide you in starting and sustaining effective mentoring relationships, with practical strategies for setting expectations and boundaries. An optional second hour includes mentor–mentee matching, conversation tools, and a Q&A using the mentoring strategies workbook.

WHEN

November 13, 2025
(2:00 PM-4:00 PM ET)

Register By: November 13, 2025
This event is free of charge.

This webinar is open to everyone at no cost, thanks to an AgWorks grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. To help track grant reach and eligibility, participants will be asked questions about their farm or agribusiness during registration. Responses will remain confidential and will not be shared outside the project team.

As part of the AgWorks grant initiative, no-cost training and consultation services are available to qualifying small- to medium-sized farms and agribusinesses in Pennsylvania. For more information, visit AgWorks.

Who is this for?

Leaders who want to help others
Organizations considering a mentoring program
Individuals seeking career advancement through mentoring
Anyone aiming to enhance interpersonal skills
What will you learn?

What mentoring is and why it matters
How organizations benefit from mentoring programs
How mentoring supports career advancement
The roles of the mentor and the mentee
How to apply best practices for success
How to set SMART goals
This event is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry through funding from the U.S. Department of Labor.

This event is being offered at no charge to participants.

Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.

A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.

Register By
November 13, 2025