SHPE Puget Sound MentorSHPE Program 2009 - 2010

The program’s primary goal is to establish a relationship between the mentee and mentor that facilitates better career decision-making and the development of a network that can result in increased job opportunities.

• Dec. 4: Meet your mentor/mentee:  Christmas dinner and white elephant gift exchange @ Caspian Grill in Seattle 6:30 - 9:30 pm
• Jan 16: Resume, cover letter and interview Workshop @ Herrera Environmental Consultants 10 am - 2 pm
• Feb 19: Boardgame Night (Mentors vs. mentees and team competitions) 7 pm - 10 pm
  
• June 12: End of the year gala banquet (Ticket Sales)

Benefits of the Program

• Creates greater insight into leadership attributes.
• Shows initiative and enhances career development.
• Improves business and personal problem solving skills.
• Increases your network circle.
• Provides you a sounding board for testing ideas and plans.
• Increases self-awareness and self-discipline.
• Eligible for a SHPE PSC scholarship.
  
• Provides positive and constructive feedback on professional and personal development areas.

Mentors:

• Improves leadership and coaching skills.
• Retains and enhances knowledge and professional skills.
• Introduces new communication and problem solving styles.
• Provides a sense of giving back to the community.

Mentees:

- To be a registed and paid member of the University of Washington SHPE chapter or Seattle University SHPE chapter

- Must be able to commit to full length of program (December 2009 - May 2010)

Mentors:

- To be a registed and paid SHPE PSC member

- Must be able to commit to full length of program (December 2009 - May 2010)

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