Mentorship Program
HCC's Mentorship Program is not necessarily a separate program in itself, but is a key aspect of HCC's "Starting A Business" Boot Camp program. This program purpose is to select one of HCC's volunteer mentors - who consist of business professionals, executives, professors, and others - and pair them with a veteran candidate, with whom they will form a relationship that is sure to be mutually beneficial. By providing veterans with their own personal mentor,
Upon acceptance into one of HCC's programs, each veteran will be assigned with a mentor, based on factors such as common interests, experience, and the mentor's ability to provide the proper guidance to the mentee based on the mentee's career goals. Each individual will be provided with a packet which includes a guide explaining the roles of both mentor and mentee, and the expectations of such roles in order to build a strong partnership.
Once a match is made, it is up to the mentor and mentee to discuss the details of the relationship, such as the duration of the relationship, frequency and types of meetings (physical or virtual), a planned day for job shadowing, and the expectations and goals of both individuals. Once a plan has been established, they will sign an agreement form, which is also included in the packet.
At minimum, the mentorship program will continue through the end of the SABBC, and as long as the veteran remains under HCC as a candidate. The two will work together to establish goals and accomplish them, and to ensure that the veteran obtains the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to achieve success in their business venture.
If you are interested in being a mentor for HCC veterans, apply here.
Job Shadowing
As part of the Mentorship Program, each mentee will spend a day with their mentor at his/her place of work. Job shadowing is an effective way for the mentee to experience first-hand the components of the particular career field in which he/she is interested. It also provides the mentor with a better tool for teaching certain aspects of their job that can sometimes be overlooked or may otherwise be difficult to explain without showing.
In order for this experience to be most productive, it is recommended that the mentee learns and understands what they can about the particular job and company with which they are training, prior to shadowing the mentor. It is also important that the mentor plans out the day as best as possible, and makes the necessary preparations to ensure that the training is effective. Mentees should bring with them the proper supplies to take notes, and if permissible, the mentor should allow the mentee to perform some hands-on training.
A brief moment at the end of the day should be spent reviewing the entire day of training, answering any remaining questions, and sharing feedback.
Upon acceptance into one of HCC's programs, each veteran will be assigned with a mentor, based on factors such as common interests, experience, and the mentor's ability to provide the proper guidance to the mentee based on the mentee's career goals. Each individual will be provided with a packet which includes a guide explaining the roles of both mentor and mentee, and the expectations of such roles in order to build a strong partnership.
Once a match is made, it is up to the mentor and mentee to discuss the details of the relationship, such as the duration of the relationship, frequency and types of meetings (physical or virtual), a planned day for job shadowing, and the expectations and goals of both individuals. Once a plan has been established, they will sign an agreement form, which is also included in the packet.
At minimum, the mentorship program will continue through the end of the SABBC, and as long as the veteran remains under HCC as a candidate. The two will work together to establish goals and accomplish them, and to ensure that the veteran obtains the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to achieve success in their business venture.
If you are interested in being a mentor for HCC veterans, apply here.
Job Shadowing
As part of the Mentorship Program, each mentee will spend a day with their mentor at his/her place of work. Job shadowing is an effective way for the mentee to experience first-hand the components of the particular career field in which he/she is interested. It also provides the mentor with a better tool for teaching certain aspects of their job that can sometimes be overlooked or may otherwise be difficult to explain without showing.
In order for this experience to be most productive, it is recommended that the mentee learns and understands what they can about the particular job and company with which they are training, prior to shadowing the mentor. It is also important that the mentor plans out the day as best as possible, and makes the necessary preparations to ensure that the training is effective. Mentees should bring with them the proper supplies to take notes, and if permissible, the mentor should allow the mentee to perform some hands-on training.
A brief moment at the end of the day should be spent reviewing the entire day of training, answering any remaining questions, and sharing feedback.