1. Brad Heim Ken Pirro Aixa de Kelley
Welcome
Service Club of Andover Career Mentoring Program Introduction & Overview
Brad Heim
Ken Pirro
Aixa de Kelley

2. Agenda Welcome and Introductions Student / Mentor Matches
Mentoring Program Overview
Perspective by former mentees
AHS Guidance Department
Questions and Answers

3. About The Service Club Business & Professional people
Supporting Andover Youth
Andover Youth Foundation
Emergency Driver Training
Project Lifesaver
Supporting developmentally
disabled people in the Merrimack Valley
Professional Center for Child Development
Creative Living
Merrimack Valley Pioneers Special Games

4. AHS Career Mentoring Program
The Service Club of Andover, in collaboration with AHS, began program in 1995
Mrs. Aixa de Kelley of the Guidance Department is the responsible administrator at AHS
Over 800 juniors have participated

5. Student Information
The Mentor Pairings. Find your name and the name and contact information of the mentor.
Student Guidelines. Information and responsibilities of the student in the program.
Sample Questions for your Job Shadows.
Student Evaluation. To be completed after each job shadow and submitted online through Naviance. Mrs. de Kelley will access this information.
Mentor Committee Help. Gives you contact to help with any communication or coordination issues with the mentor.

6. Career Mentoring Program
Minimum of 3 job shadow opportunities
Each job shadow typically lasts 2 to 3 hours
Often at the mentor’s place of employment
Must be completed by May

7. Job Shadow Objectives Include:
College or academic experience needed for the profession
Daily work routine – a day in the life
Advantages and disadvantages
Opportunities in the Boston area
Earnings potential
Advanced degree requirements

8. Job Shadow Benefits to Students:
Observing meetings, working conditions
Visiting actual workplace (courtroom, hospital, construction sites, theatre, office facilities)
Learning from the mentor’s career experiences (pros/cons)
Insight - “Is this career for me?”

9. Job Shadow Benefits to Students:
Opportunity to win $1,500 Scholarships from the Service Club of Andover
Two awarded this past year

10. Job Shadows – What to Do Do some research in advance (Internet)
Call to confirm
Be on time
Dress appropriately
Act professionally
Prepare a few questions

11. Types of Questions to Ask:
Education Requirements
Work Hours
Likes and Dislikes
Salary Ranges
Benefits
Travel Requirements
Advancement
Dress Code
(see list provided)

12. What can go wrong…?
The biggest problem can be a failure to communicate…”did not return my voice or ” “we keep playing phone tag.”
Be persistent. When leaving a message, set a date and time for the job shadow and then confirm several days prior the shadow.

13. What can go wrong…?
If students cannot connect with the mentor, let Mrs. De Kelley know and we will try to help.
If mentors cannot connect with the student, let Ken Pirro know and we will contact the student at AHS.
Failure to complete 2 job shadows by the end of April will result in dismissal from the mentor program.

14. Student Responsibilities:
Communicating with
their mentor
Professional conduct
and appearance
Arranging for travel
Completing Job
Shadow Forms

15. After the LAST Job Shadow
The student writes an essay describing what they did and what they learned
The student receives one-half elective credit on successful completion of the requirements
Use the program as an activity for their college applications

16. Mentor Responsibilities:
Communicating with their
Student
Arranging the three Job
Shadows
Assisting with travel
when necessary
Send in the evaluation
after the final job shadow.

17. Parents Responsibilities:
Communicating with
their son or daughter
after each job shadow
Assisting with travel
when necessary
Reviewing Job Shadow
Forms & Essay

18. Maximize the Mentoring Experience
Be proactive & stay
Involved
Let your imagination fly
What interests you?
Don’t be shy – Ask
questions
Be prepared
Enjoy the experience!

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20. Thank You!