Ready to Mentor?
Industry professionals and corporate leaders motivated by giving their time and expertise to launch the next generation of young professionals and leaders are a perfect fit for the Teach To Work Project Based Mentoring® course!
They’ll discover the power of mentoring high school and college students and best practices for success. This 19-lesson, self-paced program guides course-takers through a mentoring process incorporating project-based learning theories.
What You’ll Learn
After completing the 60-minute online course, mentors are ready to work with a mentee to solve real-world problems wherever they exist – on school campuses, at the internship/workplace site, or in the community.
- Educational institutions that place students in internships
- Educational institutions that train mentors and internship supervisors
- Coordinators of internship programs at companies and organizations
- Professionals who will serve as interns’ supervisors and mentors at workplaces
Teach to Work: How a Mentor, a Mentee, and a Project Can Close the Skills Gap in America
Authored by Patty Alper
How to Get Started
A Course for Any Professional Interested in Project Based Mentoring®
Mentor the next generation of industry leaders.
- Understand the mentee’s leadership role and the mentor’s role as a consultant who advises students as they ideate projects, establish timelines, and create task flows.
- Master the rules of engagement with mentees, including setting clear expectations and navigating the mentor-mentee relationship arc.
- Develop the communication skills of a trained mentor to easily bridge generational gaps.
- Use research-based guidance and practical know-how for effective mentoring.
- Engage in thought-provoking exercises.
- See the process in action with authentic mentee and mentor stories.
A Course for Those Who Connect Student Interns with Project Based Mentors
Forge powerful school-business partnerships.
- Connect industry with the classroom, boosting interest and support.
- Help students gain industry-related skills.
- Allow students to lead projects, growing their leadership and professional development.
- Build communication, collaboration, and self-confidence for all involved.
- Provide clear evidence of achievement, offering a sense of fulfillment for mentors and mentees.
- Improve recruitment among socially conscious generations who value real-world experience.
