01/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/28/2026 10:08
For many people throughout our organization, mentorship has shaped their career journeys. Partnering with a mentor gives employees the space to solve challenges, build meaningful connections and deepen their understanding of our business goals and objectives.
These benefits can extend across an entire career trajectory. With the arrival of new opportunities and roles, mentees can leverage their mentors' perspectives as they navigate additional responsibilities and grow as leaders.
For our engineers, innovation can flourish through mentorship. Mentors' experience with our established processes and procedures provides a foundation for pushing boundaries and exploring bold new ideas. Through this intersection of institutional knowledge and creativity, our engineers are able to develop revolutionary tools and solutions that build communities around the world.
To explore the role that mentorship plays in engineering careers at Stanley Black & Decker, Afaque and his mentor, Jamie, shared insights into their relationship and how it has fueled Afaque's career growth.