As the traditional education system grows more strained, students need more help from solid, successful, and healthy mentors. Working professionals are in a unique position to pass along wisdom and knowledge. By helping students with their special projects and interests you help them find their way in the world. Telementoring requires only a minimal investment of your time. All communication is via e-mail, so you can send and receive messages at your convenience.
Most projects require less than an hour of work a week from the mentor.
Mentor's job description For most students, the Telementoring program is the first opportunity for meaningful communication in an electronic format. Mentors should start slowly and gauge their students' ability. Mentors should not hesitate to request help from the teacher or ITP staff. As a mentor, your job is to provide guidance, information, instruction, and hope to students. You play the role as senior team member in working with your student to complete a project.