Mentor Requirements

Mentors Will…

• Support student's goals
• Guide, direct, and encourage
• Provide an open learning environment
• Be people-oriented
• Be a good motivator and effective teacher
• Be respectful to others
• Be a good listener
• Build self-esteem

Mentor's Time Commitment

• Make a one year commitment
• Commit to spending at least 4 hours a month with your mentee
• Communicate with your mentee weekly
• Attend an initial two-hour training session and additional training sessions twice during each year of participation in the program.
• Attend optional mentor/mentee group events, mentor support groups, and program recognition events

General Mentor Requirements

• Be a CPCC faculty, staff, or administrator
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of CPCC
• Interested in working with young people
• Complete the application and screening process
• Be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments
• Attend mentor training sessions as prescribed
• Willing to communicate regularly with program staff, submit activity information, and take constructive feedback regarding mentoring activities

Application and Screening Process

• Written application
• Personal interview
• Photo release
• Attend two-hour mentor training

 Mentor Application