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Looking to build your own leadership? Hoping to find a way to give back? Need to increase the pipeline of employees to your organization? Have a project that you just can't seem to get crossed off your list? Connect with us!
Looking to build your own leadership? Hoping to find a way to give back? Need to increase the pipeline of employees to your organization? Have a project that you just can't seem to get crossed off your list? Connect with us!
We are dedicated to developing our Six Graduate Profile competencies within each of our students. It is our mission to Open the Door to Each Child's Future by ensuring that they are able to CONTRIBUTE, CREATE, COMPETE, CONNECT, COMMIT, & CARE.
We are dedicated to developing our Six Graduate Profile competencies within each of our students. It is our mission to Open the Door to Each Child's Future by ensuring that they are able to CONTRIBUTE, CREATE, COMPETE, CONNECT, COMMIT, & CARE.
This doesn't happen without the support of our community. We are always looking for ways to partner with businesses, professionals, and our local community in mutually beneficial ways.
This doesn't happen without the support of our community. We are always looking for ways to partner with businesses, professionals, and our local community in mutually beneficial ways.
For more information, or to explore ways to partner that best fit the needs of you and your organization, please contact:
Adriana Plach
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
placadr@pewaukeeschools.org
PEWAUKEE LAKE ELEMENTARY
HORIZON ELEMENTARY
ASA CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
PEWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED, SHARE YOUR STORY, BUILD YOUR PIPELINE:
GUEST SPEAKERS
GUEST SPEAKERS
Present a concept or topic to a class
Help students connect what they are learning in class with what happens "in the real world"
The instructor is present the entire time
BUSINESS TOURS
BUSINESS TOURS
Show students your various working spaces
Groups may be up to 40 students
Teachers/chaperones accompany the group
CAREER SPEAKERS
CAREER SPEAKERS
Share your career journey and specifics about your career field
Presentations are usually about 30 minutes
The instructor is present the entire time
The more hands-on, the better!
BUSINESS PROJECTS
BUSINESS PROJECTS
A team of students will complete a project for you - for free - over 6-15 weeks
Instructor oversees the process/project to ensure quality deliverables
Business representative commits to meeting with the instructor(s) & students approximately three times
MENTORSHIP
MENTORSHIP
Students are matched with a professional in a career field that the student is strongly considering for their future
A mentor and student meet once per month (for about 30 minutes) to discuss their career path and their chosen field
Mentors are all across the US; they do not need to be local. Meetings can be in person or virtual, and take place at a time that is convenient for the mentor and student
Students are responsible for taking the lead with the mentorship and initiating contact
The goal of the program is for students to either confirm that this career is a good fit for them, or help them determine that a different path is their best option, before they spend time and money on their post-secondary journey
MENTORSHIP: Additional Information
MENTORSHIP FAQs
MENTORSHIP FAQs
What is the time commitment for the mentor?
What is the time commitment for the mentor?
A mentorship typically runs from October - May. Each month the student and mentor meet once for approximately 30 minutes. Students and mentors exchange a few emails between meetings (~2/month).
A mentorship typically runs from October - May. Each month the student and mentor meet once for approximately 30 minutes. Students and mentors exchange a few emails between meetings (~2/month).
Am I qualified to be a mentor?
Am I qualified to be a mentor?
If you are passionate about helping students learn about your career field or build leadership skills, then YES! All mentors must pass both a criminal and civil background check (completed online) and review a virtual training. You do NOT need to live or work locally to be a mentor.
If you are passionate about helping students learn about your career field or build leadership skills, then YES! All mentors must pass both a criminal and civil background check (completed online) and review a virtual training. You do NOT need to live or work locally to be a mentor.
What do I talk about with my student/mentee?
What do I talk about with my student/mentee?
We encourage you to share information about leadership skills, your career journey, best practices within your field, opportunities to grow and continue to learn, etc. We provide you and your mentee with a list of topics and questions to help get conversations started.
We encourage you to share information about leadership skills, your career journey, best practices within your field, opportunities to grow and continue to learn, etc. We provide you and your mentee with a list of topics and questions to help get conversations started.
How are mentor meetings set up? How long should they last?
How are mentor meetings set up? How long should they last?
Students are responsible for initiating contact with their mentor and scheduling meetings. Meeting can be in-person or virtual, and last about 30 minutes. They are scheduled at a time that is convenient for both the student and mentor.
Students are responsible for initiating contact with their mentor and scheduling meetings. Meeting can be in-person or virtual, and last about 30 minutes. They are scheduled at a time that is convenient for both the student and mentor.
Where do I meet with my mentee?
Where do I meet with my mentee?
Virtual meetings can be through Zoom, Google Meet, etc. In-person meetings can take place at our high school, our INSIGHT office, or any public location (library, restaurant, coffee shop, etc.).
Virtual meetings can be through Zoom, Google Meet, etc. In-person meetings can take place at our high school, our INSIGHT office, or any public location (library, restaurant, coffee shop, etc.).
Beyond our monthly meetings, can I provide other opportunities for my mentee?
Beyond our monthly meetings, can I provide other opportunities for my mentee?
Absolutely (but - this is not required)! Some of our mentors invite students to networking events, job shadows, or introduce them to others in their company. Some have completed book studies with their students, and others provide information on professional networks they can join. Additionally, you can provide critical feedback for projects they are working on in their course. We strive to keep our “asks” very realistic for our mentors. That being said, it is always a gift to our students to have them experience additional opportunities through their mentorship with you.
Absolutely (but - this is not required)! Some of our mentors invite students to networking events, job shadows, or introduce them to others in their company. Some have completed book studies with their students, and others provide information on professional networks they can join. Additionally, you can provide critical feedback for projects they are working on in their course. We strive to keep our “asks” very realistic for our mentors. That being said, it is always a gift to our students to have them experience additional opportunities through their mentorship with you.
I would like to give mentoring a try. What is my next step?
I would like to give mentoring a try. What is my next step?
Please complete the mentor interest form to the right. We will reach out to you to schedule a phone conversation to share details and answer any questions. If you feel that this is something you would like to try, we will walk you through the next steps to get started!
Please complete the mentor interest form to the right. We will reach out to you to schedule a phone conversation to share details and answer any questions. If you feel that this is something you would like to try, we will walk you through the next steps to get started!
If I have additional questions, who should I contact?
If I have additional questions, who should I contact?
Please contact Adriana Plach, Continuous Improvement Coordinator and Insight Director, at placadr@pewaukeeschools.org or 262-695-5057.
Please contact Adriana Plach, Continuous Improvement Coordinator and Insight Director, at placadr@pewaukeeschools.org or 262-695-5057.
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