THE BUSINESS ACADEMY MENTOR PROGRAM

WHAT IS IT?

A program that matches Business Academy students with a business person. The business person gives their time and help in many different ways.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A MENTOR PROGRAM?

To show students the real world applicability of their studies. To help students create the link between school and their future jobs and careers.

WHAT IS A MENTOR?

A mentor is a guide for the student. The mentor listens to their student, answers questions, shares information that the mentor wishes someone had told them in high school. A mentor wants to help their mentee reach their current and future goals. Mentors do not get paid to be mentors.

WHY DOES A BUSINESS PERSON BECOME A MENTOR?

The mentor is a good person who believes in students and wants to help them succeed. The mentor is a qualified, committed business person who has learned important things in life and wants to pass these on to their mentee. Mentors are people who care and prove it by offering their time and wisdom to a Business Academy student.

HOW MUCH TIME DOES IT TAKE TO BE A MENTOR?

Usually one to two hours per month.

WHAT KIND OF ACTIVITIES ARE INVOLVED IN A MENTORSHIP?

The activities are quite varied. Listening, encouraging, and helping their student in person or on the phone. Job shadowing, attending school sponsored events could be activities that the mentor and mentee enjoy together. There will also be some formal meetings at school where the mentors and their mentees participate.

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE IN BECOMING A MENTOR?

Once you decide to apply to become a mentor you will fill out a couple of forms, and receive a mentor orientation sheet. You will be contacted as to the date and time of the Mentor Activities