This document discusses the importance of mentoring in the workplace for learning. It notes that learning is now a three-way partnership between the teacher, learner, and employer. The employer plays an important role in coaching and mentoring the learner at work, where learning becomes work-based and skills-focused. Mentoring provides benefits to both the learner and business by allowing the learner to apply their knowledge, practice skills, and receive feedback, while the business gains a more skilled worker. A learning agreement formalizes responsibilities between learner and employer to support the learner's development goals. The learner's progress is evidenced through a portfolio collecting work samples, observations, and assessments, with the mentor assisting by providing feedback, guidance, and validating compet