GRCC PEER MENTORING PROGRAM OVERVIEW Who we are How the program works Mentor commitment Mentee commitment Enrollment Process Contact Information
WHERE WE COME FROM GRCC Peer Mentoring Program Washington Retention Project Washington Campus Compact AmeriCorps
OUR MISSION Increase retention rates Create opportunities for academic and professional growth Foster a spirit of community service
ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM Mentor-Mentee Contact Service Learning Projects Ongoing Training and Support
TARGET POPULATIONS MAC Students Student Veterans CAP Students C2C Students
CONNECT2COMPLETE STUDENTS C2C VetsCAP MAC Eligible for Pell Grants Enrolled in pre-college level courses
MASTER ACHIEVER CENTER STUDENTS Enrolled in basic skills classes: GED ABE ESOL I-BEST MAC VetsCAP C2C
COMMENCEMENT ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM STUDENTS Served by the Office of Diversity & Multicultural Affairs Enrolled in any field of study First-year and continuing students CAP VetsCAP MAC
STUDENT VETERANS Honorably discharged from U.S. Military Enrolled at GRCC Vets MACCAP C2C
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MENTOR Commitment 2+ quarters3+ mentees15+ hours per quarter 1+ service projects per quarter 3 trainings per quarter Benefits Sharpen your leadership skills Expand your network Strengthen resumes and applications Learn more about your community Make a difference in someone’s life
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MENTEE Commitment 2+ quarters15+ hours per quarter 1+ service projects per quarter Attend kick-off and wrap- up events Benefits Get connected to the resources on campus Learn from another person’s experiences Strengthen resumes and applications Learn more about your community
OUR ROLE Train & Support Mentors Facilitate Service Learning Paperwork
ENROLLMENT PROCESS FOR MENTORS Application Reference Checks Interview Get matched with mentees Mentor Training Kickoff Event Start mentoring!
ENROLLMENT PROCESS FOR MENTEES Application Get matched with a mentor Kickoff Event Start meeting with your mentor!
RECRUITING SCHEDULE Applications First review will begin on Sept 28 Interviews TBA Mentor Training TBA Kickoff Event TBA
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