Mentors develop valuable skills that can further their personal and professional development. Both parties learn when ideas and experiences are shared. Jean Richardson, past-president of the Willamette Valley Chapter of STC, manages the Mentoring Program and can answer any questions you may have after reading the information provided below. You need experience as a technical communicator and the desire to help a new writer. If you are interested in participating in the program, fill out the Application for Mentors .
Enrollment is opened periodically throughout the program year.
You should expect to hear from Jean via email or phone within 72 hours of submitting your form. Ask open-ended questions to gain more information and to get to the bottom of the issue or problem. Share examples and experiences with prot g s. A successful mentoring partnership must have a two-way communication. Your role is to coach and guide.