Answer: proteges

AnswerCrossword Clue
PROTEGESMentored ones
PROTEGESThey're under a patron's wing
PROTEGESOnes under mentors
PROTEGESWhom mentors mentor
PROTEGESCharges
PROTEGESOnes helped by mentors
PROTEGESMentees
PROTEGESPersonally sponsored artists.
PROTEGESPatron's concerns.
PROTEGESGodchildren
PROTEGESTrainees of sorts
PROTEGESSome young colleagues
PROTEGESWhiz kids?
protegesPROTEGE, one whose career is promoted by an influential person
protegesperson under the friendly patronage of someone interested in his or her welfare