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# Level I Mentoring Program

Applications are open once a year. Keep an eye out for Informational Meeting Sessions, *usually held every February*.

## Objective

To provide professional development and learning opportunities that will allow participants to develop competencies and skills

## Criteria

                            - Below GS/WG-9 Grade Levels
                            - Voluntary
                            - Participation not limited
                            - 1 year commitment
                            - You obtain your mentor(s)
                            - Length of relationship-flexible

*The program is not a guarantee for promotion, vacation from job or replacement of supervisor.*   

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## What is Mentoring?

                            - One person facilitates the development of another by sharing known resources, expertise, values, skills, perspectives, attitudes and proficiencies
                            - Mentoring is an opportunity for personal enhancement
                            - It allows the learner to build skills and knowledge while attaining goals for career development

## Situational Mentoring

                            - Short-lived
                            - Happens for a specific purpose                                - Informational Interview
                              - Helps with a special project
                              - Shadowing 

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## What is Self-Development?

                            - Observing yourself "objectively"
                            - Reflecting on what you observe
                            - Determining exactly what you need to overcome your developmental challenges (learning curves)

## Keys to Self-Development

                            - Be Self-Disciplined and Focused
                            - Design yourself a support group
                            - Be responsible and honest
                            - Utilize Resources: peers, parents and siblings, co-workers, biographies, materials and media, and field experiences

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