Become a Mentee

Benefits for Mentees

• Benefit from the experience of the LEAD Peer Mentors
• Benefit from the opportunity to interact and network with the Industry Mentors, current professionals working in ETCS fields
• Participate in a variety of social events (Crazy Pinz team-building, De-stress event with free massages, Welcome Back Mixers)
• Develop your academic, social, and/or career preparation skills
• Develop strategies for dealing with academic issues and personal difficulties and balancing life responsibilities of work, school, and family
• Identify personalized goals and a clear plan to achieve them
• Learn how to get involved on campus in a way that will further your education and enhance your career readiness
• Make personal and professional connections in the career you plan to hold

If you have any questions or would like to sign up to be matched with a peer mentor please contact Sara Thomas at thomassm@pfw.edu or 260-481-6391.

Expectations for Mentees

• Commit to a minimum of one full calendar year of participation in the program.
• Meet and communicate regularly with your mentor (answer all correspondence).
• Work with your mentor to create a list of SMART GOALS for each semester that the mentor can provide support to help you to achieve.
• Participate in a minimum of 3 ETCS or PFW events each semester with one of the mentors.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Romantic relationships with mentors are inappropriate and not permitted.
• Attend all classes. If an emergency arises please notify your professors prior to missing class or as soon as is possible.
• Assume personal responsibility for your academic and professional growth and development. Use your resources and follow through with suggestions/directions from your mentor.