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Mentorship doesn't have to be formal, hierarchical, or hard to find.

Last month's "You're Not Alone" event reminded us that mentors are just people: past bosses, fellow volunteers, or someone already in your community.

The challenge is getting clear on what you need and making a specific ask – not "can I pick your brain?" but a direct request that makes it easy for someone to say yes and invest in you.

If you missed the event, read our recap blog for more advice. The podcast episode of the event will drop on Monday, June 8.

You're Not Alone: What Local Leaders Want You to Know About Mentorship More than 120 job seekers, students, and community members gathered at the Ecotrust Building's Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center in Portland on Thursday, May 7, for a conversation about one of the most important aspects of the job search: mentorship.