HP Mentor A Teacher Program

Reimagining schools for the betterment of student learning! The 1MT HP Mentor A Teach Program pairs experienced mentors with teachers in underserved communities, enhancing skills and boosting student outcomes. Accomplishing maximum impact on student learning depends on collaborative teacher teams, guided by excellent leaders, setting high expectations, and continuously evaluating and improving their teaching strategies. This initiative makes quality education more accessible, bridging educational gaps and promoting academic success.

About the Program

Mission: to build a critical mass of highly trained and enterprising education changemakers who will lead grassroots improvement within their communities.

HP launched HP Mentor A Teacher (MAT) in collaboration with 1MT and Girl Rising in October 2021.  HP employees' mentor Blackbelts and Learning Hub Coordinators (LHCs) - key areas covered are gender equity, digital literacy, leadership, and success mindset.

During the six-month program, mentors and mentees engaged curriculum around gender equity, digital literacy, leadership, and success mindset. Monthly Mentor Advisory Panel conducted by HP executes with HPMAT Cohort mentors.

The Mentorship Program is Built on Three Key Pillars.

  • Increase gender awareness, sensitization and education amongst teachers by leveraging resources provided by GR.

  • Increase teachers' leadership abilities and success mindset by utilizing HP LIFE and additional GR programming.

  • Establish a dynamic framework enabling 1MT to scale and disseminate the program globally, transforming mentees into mentors and driving impactful change throughout the organization.

“At HP, we believe one thoughtful idea has the power to change the world. I am quite convinced that this Mentor a Teacher program is one little spark that can engulf not just the nation of Nigeria but indeed Africa as we try to bridge the digital divide and provide digital equity across the continent. It’s a good thing we are starting with the foundation of education, which is the teachers, because if we change the teachers, if we empower the teachers, if we ensure that they are able to adapt to the dynamic environment in which we find ourselves today, then we would have solved half of the problem.”

-Emanuel Asika, Country Head for HP Nigeria.

HPMAT Overview

About the program: The HP Mentor a Teacher Program is a collaboration between HP, GR, and 1MT, aimed at bringing inclusive content and curriculum to classrooms and educators in Nigeria and beyond. Anchored on 4 pillars, including gender equity, relationships and digital inclusion, leadership development and success mindset, this program helps cover key areas that are not covered in standard training programs for educators and will provide participants with the skills, resources, and knowledge to empower girls and advance their rights to quality education. Participants will play a crucial leadership role in cascading this program, in the process creating a critical mass of highly capable educators – educators who demonstrate the principles of Powerful Learning in their teaching and learning practice; educators who can design learning experiences that are personal and accessible; authentic and challenging; collaborative and connected; and inquisitive and reflective.

📅 Program Duration: 6 months

📍 Location: Virtual - connecting minds from across the globe

👥 Pairing Process: Mentees will request a mentor. Mentors can review requests and accept or decline them.

Pairing Process: The HPMAT team will match mentors with mentees based on the information provided in the pre-screening forms.

  • 1MT HP - Mentorship Course

    This course explores mentoring's importance in professional and personal contexts, emphasizing its reciprocal nature. Participants will grasp the essence of mentorship, understanding roles and responsibilities for both mentor and mentee.

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  • HPMAT 6.0 Program

    We’re back with HPMAT 6.0, and it’s coming in stronger than ever — packed with exciting new features, improved mentor-mentee experiences, and impactful changes to help us grow together.

    Click the link below to learn more about what’s new, what’s next, and how you can be part of this transformative journey!

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  • Celebrating HPMAT 5.0 Graduates: Mentorship, Growth & Impact!

    On February 10, 2025, we celebrated a powerful journey of growth, learning, and impact. Your unwavering dedication and passion for mentorship have not only shaped meaningful relationships but have also planted seeds of change in classrooms and communities. As HPMAT 5.0 graduates, you carry forward a legacy of empowerment, resilience, and leadership.

    Keep shining, keep mentoring, and keep making a difference. The future of education is brighter because of you.

    View the recording here: https://youtu.be/zXpE8KfHVmo

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  • HP LIFE Courses

    HP LIFE is a free business-skills training program for students, entrepreneurs, and lifelong learners all over the world.

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Educator Mentorship Chronicles

  • “After receiving my certificate, I had a look at the objectives of the program again and we really got everything. We got gender equity, leadership, digital literacy and equity, but the last part about mindset, I think that was also something that was superbly achieved with this program because we were carried along by our mentors who made us realize we can be anything, we can be the best. We grew out of our local mindset and now we know that we have to take the stage as teachers, and we’re good enough. It's left to us to do it. This is one of the things Hakeem believes and he has been helping all teachers, all 1 million of us that are coming up are going to believe so strongly in ourselves that we are going to make a huge difference”

    Rasheedat Sadiq

  • "During this program, I learned that mentoring is not just about providing answers; it's about sharing experiences and wisdom. Our stories from the field, both successes and failures, serve as invaluable lessons for the teachers we guide. I created a safe space for Patrick to ask questions, express concerns, and lear from my knowledge and years of experience in both teaching and the corporate world. By sharing my knowledge, he felt empowered to overcome obstacles and become a resilient teacher. The "Girl Rising" module was also an eye-opener for him, as he started looking at the girls in his class differently. He now understands that girls can rise above societal limits."

    Dorcus Magoba

  • “My interactions with my mentor have changed my mind set about gender relations. Some of us teachers are ignorant in our approach to relating with our students and end up sometimes being innocently gender biased. This is true especially for us teachers in Africa, the stereotype of the male becoming the main figure is always there, and this is one of the things I’m trying to change in my school because I realized the stereotypes are already deeply embedded in the system and it must be broken. I’m thankful to God for this program because it is a kind that raises soldiers that go to the warfront to change the situation for good. I believe this program will cause a massive turnaround in our education system.”

    Ismael Ogbechie

  • "The past six months have been a wonderful season for me most especially for my career. It has been a blessings for me as / move on in my teaching profession. Firstly, I learned a lot from the way my amiable Mentor delivers his sessions with us in a well articulated manner. He is very good at motivating learners towards an achievement even when the morale seems not to be there. / learned how to move, motivate and carry my learners along better than before."

    Adeniyi Idowu

  • "My mentor's (Mentor Morgan) expertise, dedication, and passion for mentoring were evident throughout the entire duration. The knowledge and skills I have gained have far exceeded my expectations, and I feel empowered to apply them to my future endeavors. Moreover, the program's inclusive and collaborative environment fostered a sense of belonging and encouraged active engagement among the mentees. The opportunity to interact with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds enriched my learning experience further."

    Semao Adebayo Taiwo

  • "Words can't explain my feelings! I'd kindly like to outpour this heartfelt appreciation for the work you endeavoured all along this period we have been together. You were not only our professional guide but also parents. I highly value the insights and guides you genuinely rendered which enhanced the betterment of my career. We improved a lot on what we're doing and are fully committed to continually working hand in hand! Your kindness is always memorable in my heart. May God grant you a better future full of all the good desires you wish!! We are together!"

    Tutor Callixte

HPMAT Journey