CareerConnect
About CareerConnect
CareerConnect, one of our newer programs, is geared toward working with high school students in 11th and 12th grade who are looking to explore career options in a hands on setting. Through collaboration with community partners and employers, we match students with an employer in a career they are interested in pursuing after graduation.
Apply to be a Mentee
We aim to serve as many desiring high school students as possible. To start the application process, fill out the form below.
Mentee Experience
Mentees are primarily juniors and seniors in high school. What will you experience include as a mentee?
Witness first-hand the reality of the worksite/business environment
Build your knowledge base about potential careers
Engage in adult conversations about future paths, education and training
Test out your own work theories and career interests before investing in career/educational paths
Develop real skills pertinent to the work of your mentor
Mentee Expectations
To ensure that mentees get the maximum benefit out of the program, the following expectations need to be met:
Be in grades eleventh and twelfth (11th and 12th).
Participate in a scheduled interview with two team members from the Mentoring Works office.
Complete the application process before being placed with mentor.
Agree to hold a minimum grade point average of seventy (70%) (C) at all times.
Participate in monthly match support meetings from MentoringWorks via face-to-face or by a phone call (texting is not allowed for match support).
Openly listen and learn from your designated mentor.
Arrive to meetings on time, if not please let your mentor and program coordinator know immediately.
Eager and ready to learn about your chosen field.
Communicate to the program coordinator in a timely manner, in the event you do not like your chosen field to allow time for a suitable replacement site.
Meet with mentor at least twice a month for sixty to ninety (60-90) minutes per visit.
Abide to MentoringWorks social media policy.
Have access to transportation to get to and from matches, meetings, and trainings; and
Willing to communicate to MentoringWorks, school guidance counselor, and mentor if no longer interested in the CareerConnect Program.
Apply to be a Mentor
Once you apply to be a mentor, we will be in touch. Mentee-mentor relationships are based solely off of the mentee’s interests.
Mentor Experience
Mentors can be across any industry. However, it is based off the mentee’s interests on an annual basis. What will you experience include as a mentor?
Give them opportunities to shadow you as you work.
Help build their knowledge base about potential careers
Engage with them in adult conversations about future paths, education and training
Talk about your own work theories, career interests, and history of education and employment
Work together to identify relevant workplace skills they are interested in improving
Introduce them to your colleagues
Mentor Expectations
To ensure that both of you get the maximum benefit out of the program, the following expectations need to be met:
Have at least one-year experience in designated field.
Meet with student twice a month for sixty to ninety (60-90) minutes per visit.
Have mentees shadow you in your place of work.
Agree to attend scheduled interview with two MentoringWorks team members.
Obtain approval from supervisor to accommodate mentee while at your worksite.
Agree to mandatory trainings and meetings.
Complete all aspects of the application process (including background check) to be accepted into the program.
Communicate with MentoringWorks and mentee immediately, if for some reason you can’t make designated match time.
Never leave designated worksite during meetings.
In the event of an emergency, mentor must contact the parent/guardian and MentoringWorks immediately and cancel the match for that day.
Maintain open communication and never ask mentee to keep a secret.
Never be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, nor will mentor ever smoke, chew, vape, or use e-cigarettes in their presence.
Contact MentoringWorks, in the event of a problem arising with your match relationship.
Schedule match between mentor and mentee on days that work best for match.
Abide by MentoringWorks social media policy.
Agree to mentor an entire year with mentee, unless job location changes
Only meet during designated meeting times, unless attending MentoringWorks event.
Past Students Experience!
CareerConnect
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I meet with my mentor?
In many cases, you and your mentor will arrange a meeting schedule that works for you both. In general this will take place during regular working hours when you are available. In some cases the meeting might take place during evening or non-traditional hours if you both agree. For some students matched with a mentor in Manufacturing, we will be arranging specific days of the week to best meet the needs of the school and partners. On these days we will provide transportation.
How long do we meet each time?
We ask you meet for a minimum of 60 minutes each month. Longer meeting times can be agreed upon by you and your mentor.
Do I need to be able to get there on my own?
In most cases yes. If you need help getting to the work-site, MentoringWorks team members may be able to assist you. We may also match you with a mentor in walking distance to your school. Please contact us.
What’s next?
Apply! See the application information above and complete your application. If you have any questions, please contact the Program Coordinator at 402-463-5652 or allyson@mentoringworksne.org.