protégée
Guided younger woman
A protégée is a woman or girl guided and supported by an older, more experienced person in her field.
The mentor invests in her development, opening doors and sharing knowledge: She was his protégée for years before launching her own firm.
The masculine form is protégé, though that spelling now often serves for any gender.
Learner bound to employer
- traineeOne being instructed
- menteeOne receiving guidance
- pupilLearner or eye opening
- studentOne formally enrolled somewhere
intern · novice · understudy · disciple · beginner · advisee · tutee · neophyte
apprentice
Learner bound to employer
student · intern · novice · understudy · disciple · beginner · advisee · tutee · neophyte · rookie
mentorship
Guidance from experienced person
- tutelageGuided instruction, oversight
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- patronageSupporter's financial backing
sponsorship · coaching · nurturing · cultivation · grooming · fostering · support · oversight · direction · development
cherished
Held dear, prized
chosen · handpicked · endorsed · supported · promoted · encouraged · prized · esteemed · valued · rising
protect, protection, protective, protector, protege, protégé, protegee, proteges, protectress