Mentoring Initiative

Confident and Connected

Welcome to the CES Mentoring Initiative - where growth is a two-way journey! Mentoring is more than just guidance; it's a reciprocal relationship that enriches both mentees and mentors. Mentees benefit from evaluation-related support, advice and guidance they need to advance, and mentors gain a sense of fulfillment and personal enrichment by sharing their expertise with others in the field.

At CES, we believe in the power of collective growth. The Mentoring Initiative is open to all CES members who are eager to invest their time and energy in a mutually beneficial partnership. It is free and easy to join. In just a few minutes, you can register as a mentor, mentee or both, and begin your mentoring journey today!

The initiative consists of two options:

  1. individual mentoring where a mentee can via the mentor portal find a mentor to help them with specific areas of expertise or methodologies and approaches via the mentoring initiative portal and
  2. the newly created and launched group mentoring to support the CE designation which specifically focuses on helping CES members who want to apply for the CE designation in a group setting.


Benefits for Mentees

A mentee is a driven individual who is committed to advancing their professional journey by acquiring new knowledge and competencies, all under the experienced guidance of a mentor.

  • Accelerate your professional journey: A mentor empowers you to fast-track your practice and career development. 
  • Expand your network: Connect with inspiring evaluators, broaden your horizons and grow your professional circle. 
  • Elevate your continuing education: Stay ahead in the field by accessing valuable resources and staying updated. 
  • Ignite fresh perspectives: Gain exposure to innovative ideas and fresh approaches in evaluation. 
  • Tap into seasoned insights: Benefit from the wisdom and diverse experiences of senior evaluators in different contexts. 

Benefits for Mentors

A mentor is a dedicated individual who generously imparts their expertise and shares their proven ideas with those on a quest for professional growth. Mentors receive as much, if not more, than they give. 

  • Embrace new insights: Engage with fresh perspectives and innovative ideas from mentees. 
  • Elevate your expertise: Share and enrich your hard-earned experience, leaving a lasting impact. 
  • Pay it forward: Support high-quality evaluation practices, contributing to the professionalization of the community. 
  • Continuing excellence: Maintain your own professional development, earn professional learning hours for your CE and stay at the forefront of the field. 
  • Nurture future evaluators: Pass on your valuable knowledge and experience, and leave a lasting impression on the future of evaluation.