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    Business Mentors

    Connecting career prospects and networks

    Empowering women in Armenia through capacity building, AGBU Business Mentors connects established professionals from the Diaspora with beneficiaries of our programs in Armenia and Artsakh with the aim to impart expertise and create a broader support network for enterprising individuals in the homeland.

    Mentors can engage in various ways based on availability and expertise. 

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    Engagement Formats and Fields

    Recognizing the varied needs of mentees, the AGBU Business Mentors program has flexible structures allowing for one-on-one mentorships as well as specialized small group sessions and workshops. Mentor participation can be both virtual or in-person in Armenia.

    Experts in diverse fields are welcome. When possible we match mentors with beneficiaries from our AGBU Women Entrepreneurs (AGBU WE) or AGBU Women Coders programs who in need of a specific area of assistance. For example, AGBU WE participants run micro-enterprises in various industries and may seek guidance in the following sectors:

    • Food production and distribution
    • Agriculture
    • Tourism and hospitality
    • Fashion and jewelry 
    • Health care products
    • Entertainment
    • Education

    Mentors with broader backgrounds are encouraged to participate as well. Workshops and sessions led by Diaspora experts include an array of topics like communications, negotiations, leadership, conflict resolution, positive employer-employee structures, business strategies and more.

    Becoming a Diaspora Mentor is Simple

    Ready to mentor?

    Tell us about your background and interests by completing our registration form. Have questions? Email volunteer@agbu.org.

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    Get to Know the Mentees

    Beneficiaries of AGBU Business Mentors come from different regions of Armenia and Artsakh and seek assistance in various ways.

     

    Tatevik Ghaltakhchyan

    Shushan & Tatevik Handmade, Yerevan

    “I joined AGBU WE in 2020 to grow my jewelry business. I have participated in a number of mentorship sessions, all of which have equipped me with the skills necessary to run my business more effectively and efficiently. Moreover, we have had an opportunity to develop my soft skills like conflict management and communications. This has helped me develop as a leader and team manager."

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      Tatevik Ghaltakhchyan Business mentors program mentee
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      Tatevik Ghaltakhchyan Business mentors program mentee
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      Tatevik Ghaltakhchyan Business mentors program mentee
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      Tatevik Ghaltakhchyan Business mentors program mentee
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      Arev Baldryan Business mentors program mentee
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      Arev Baldryan Business mentors program mentee
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      Arev Baldryan Business mentors program mentee
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      Arev Baldryan Business mentors program mentee

     

    Arev Baldryan

    Arev Armenian Traditional Halva, Yerevan

    “I enjoyed the series of mentorship sessions aimed at marketing and social marketing which changed how I approach that outreach. I already know that the tools, guidance and advice from the mentors will help me further develop my business’ marketing strategy as well as effectively promote its brand.”

     

    Armine Aghajanyan

    Mosh Studio, Yeghegnadzor

    “Producing handmade dolls and dresses with unique design and texture I was happy to meet distinguished mentors from the fashion industry. The skills I acquired from the networking workshop offered a broader view on the best practices and pushed me to refresh my own ideas and approaches.

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      Armine Aghajanyan Business mentors program mentee
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      Armine Aghajanyan Business mentors program mentee
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      Armine Aghajanyan Business mentors program mentee
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      Armine Aghajanyan Business mentors program mentee

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