Mentoring Process
Mentor Recruitment
Chambers of Commerce will recruit all mentors. Commerce Chenango, Delaware County Chamber, and Otsego County Chambers will work independently with their regional employers and volunteers to form their own network. Each Chamber has the autonomy to manage the Mentoring Program according to their strategic plan.
Mentor Preparation
Profile Creation
Mentors will create an online profile sharing information about experience, industry background, and talents available for discussions and guidance. The platform will be simple to complete and Chambers of Commerce will support mentors in the completion of the Mentor Profile.
Students Recruitment
DCMO BOCES will be working with students to prepare them for mentoring sessions. Starting in the month of February of 2023, 12th grade students will review the Mentor Profiles and select the mentor that best fits their needs and preferences. It is important that the student finds a mentor they can work with and that has the personality that works best for their needs. Regardless of industry or jobs, students will have the ultimate choice to select the mentor.
Mentoring Tracks
Mentors chosen to conduct mentoring sessions will schedule 15 to 30 minute sessions (minimum of four sessions) with students using the available calendar choices for meetings. The calendar will be developed during the Mentor Recruitment process so that times available are entered in the calendar ahead of time. All sessions will be done through zoom meetings at the convenience of the Mentor's chosen location. Students will join meetings from a DCMO BOCES designated mentoring suite.
Evaluation
Upon completion of the Mentoring Track, both the Mentor and the Student will complete a brief online evaluation capturing the experience and ideas to improve the Mentoring Program in the future. All information will be recorded for review and analysis. However, mentor and student information will be confidential and protected.