Becoming a Mentor in the New-Licensee Mentoring Program
1. What are the key responsibilities of mentors in the program?
Guided by a curriculum, mentors are responsible for supporting and providing feedback to mentees. Key mentor responsibilities include:
- Attending all group mentoring meetings
- Recording attendance at each meeting
- Facilitating discussions
- Assessing and documenting mentee progress
- Submitting grades for each assessment
- Offering experience-based insights
2. What is the expected time commitment for mentors?
Mentors' time commitment may vary depending on mentee needs and program requirements. The program requires mentors to attend 10, 2-hour group mentoring meetings and commit 2-3 hours weekly for mentee assessments.
The College estimates a maximum of 60 hours over the program duration.
3. Are the group mentoring meetings mandatory?
Yes, meetings are mandatory. They are important touchpoints for mentor-mentee interaction and collaboration. Meetings also provide opportunities for mentors to discuss progress, address challenges, set goals and guide mentees.
There are 10 pre-scheduled meetings throughout the program, each focusing on specific program themes and objectives.
4. What resources are available to support mentors?
Mentors are provided with program resources and training materials. For example, in MentorCity, mentors have access to a Mentor’s Guide – Navigating Your Role, Assessment Upload Guide, Mentor’s Guide to the New-Licensee Mentoring Program and FAQ-Mentors.
Additionally, mentors can leverage their knowledge, expertise and professional network to provide valuable insights to support mentees.
5. What is the difference between being an instructor and a mentor?
The role of an instructor is to deliver the curriculum and teach specific skills. A mentor provides lived experience and practical insights to help mentees apply their learnings.
If you have further questions, contact mentoring-mentorat@college-ic.ca.