The following is a general outline of the HRPLD Mentoring Program timeline, highlighting key activities and events throughout the program year.
August/September
- August our application period for current year opens
- Mentoring Committee receives completed application forms
- Mentoring Committee communicates with each applicant via email and phone calls
- Application deadline September 9th 2011
September / October
- Mentoring Committee matches Mentor and Mentee pairs
- Mentoring Committee provides applicants updates on their status
- Orientation Session takes place in late September or early October - time commitment approximately 2 hours on a week night
October to February
- Mentor and Mentee pairs complete their Mentoring Partnership Agreements - outlining goals and expectations
- Individual Mentor and Mentee pairs set a schedule at their own discretion for ongoing communication via email, phone, or face to face meetings
February
- Mid-Year Event for Mentoring Program Participants - time commitment approximately 2 hours on a week night
- Mentor-Mentee pairs are encouraged to complete their "Mid-Year Partnership Review"
February to June
- Individual Mentor and Mentee pairs continue to communicate according to their needs
May / June
- Year-End Event for Mentoring Program Participants - time commitment approximately 2 hours on a week night
- Participants are asked to submit Year-End Partnership Evaluations and Program Evaluations
The program year and related commitments formally end in June each year. However, individual Mentor-Mentee pairs are encouraged to determine if they wish to informally continue their partnership.