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Jobsite Mentor Responsibilities:
Be a positive role model to the youth
Establish a positive, mutually beneficial relationship with the student
Act as an on site job coach to the youth by modeling good workplace behaviors, and on the job problem-solving skills
Spend at least one half hour per week with the youth at the job site
Career Mentor Responsibilities:
Be a positive role model to the youth
Establish a positive, mutually beneficial relationship with the student
Model good workplace behaviors, and on the job problem-solving skills
Provide youth with pertinent information regarding the mentors chosen career path
Spend at least one hour per week with the student at the mentors place of employment for 8 weeks
Mentors are NOT counselors, parents, loan officers, or rescuers. Their primary role is to be a positive role model, and provide career guidance and education. All mentors must complete an application, briefly interview with staff, and complete mentor training.
Guest Speaker Responsibilities:
Be a positive role model to youth
Share work and educational experiences during Job Readiness Training
Answer questions about speakers chosen career path
Job Readiness Trainings typically occur once each month. Guest speakers can volunteer to speak for one hour for as many as 12 trainings or as few as one training.
Corporate Partner Responsibilities:
Interview youth program participants
Provide youth with jobsite mentor
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CORE VALUES
We believe that every young person has unique talents and abilities.
We believe that if provided with adequate resources and tools every young person can create a successful future.
We believe that positive relationships with adult role models positively influences youth.
We believe that life management skills are necessary for success.
We believe that any form of continued education can expand options and increase marketability in the workforce.
We believe that one’s current life situation or economic status is not indicative of their potential or ability.
(573) 256 - 1896 [p] / 1204 Rogers St., Columbia, MO 65201 / YEZ 2012
