Using ementoring to sustain distance training and education

Purpose The purpose of this article is to examine ementoring as a way to sustain distance training and education. Designmethodologyapproach The paper describes a framework for sustaining distance training and education by adding ementoring mentoring over the internet. It also explores the role of mentors, the benefits of the programs to the mentor and the sponsoring organizations, and ways of overcoming challenges faced by ementoring in distance training and education. Findings One effective and costeffective way to monitor and improve the effectiveness of training and education in the workplace is to involve expert peers, subject matter experts, and managers in a mentoring or coaching capacity. Originalityvalue The article shows a costeffective way to monitor and improve the effectiveness of training and education in the workplace.