Keyword: «mentee»

The author considers the problems related to mentoring as a significant learning strategy that involves providing students with emotional and instrumental support during the period of study in higher education institutions. By providing informative, guiding and motivational support, mentors aim to play a significant role in stimulating students’ aspirations and preparing them for future careers. The article tries to answer a number of challenges faced by modern students, both during training and in the subsequent professional activities, and offers practical recommendations in the context of traditional foreign language classes at the University.

The article represents the experience of preparing students for competitive events of the movement “Young Professionals» from 2014 up to the present days. The introduction of a mentoring model is necessary for the high-quality preparation of participating students to compete at championships of various levels and for the professional development of an expert mentor. The novelty lies in the implementation of the mentoring model as an effective way to establish the relationship between an expert mentor and a student participant in the conditions of preparation and participation in the activities of the Young Professionals movement.