RPM Staff
The Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy's Post-Residential program consists of the one-year mentoring relationship following graduation. In order to support this relationship on an on-going basis, the Academy's Post-Residential staff work closely with the Cadets during the residential phase to help fine tune their Life Plan, or P-RAP (Post-Residential Action Plan) and will be available to support both the Cadet and Mentor during the post-residential phase.
Training Dates
Mentor Training Dates
Mentor Day is a one day training event required by all mentors. Mentors need to attend only one of these training dates. The Mentor Training Schedule for Class 2-2009, running from July 12 to December 11, 2009 is as follows:
Online Report
Until problems with the new online reporting system are worked out we will continue the previous reporting method.
Instructions for completing your report:
Mentor Tips
MENTOR TIPS
This page will be used as a resource for mentors and will offer websites and other valuable information to help you achieve a positive and successful mentoring experience. Please check in frequently for updated tips and ideas. One excellent resource can be found by going to www.mentoring.org.
Mentor FAQ's
What is Mentoring?
Mentoring is the presence of a caring responsible adult who, along with the guardian or parent, provides support, motivation, guidance, advice and friendship in order to help a young person succeed.
What can a Mentor do for a young person?
A mentor can provide support and encouragement. They can be a role model and a friend. They can assist a young person in achieving their goals in life.
Requirements
What Is Required of a Mentor?
Mentoring
MENTORING... THE CORE OF CHALLENGE
A critical and required component of the Mountaineer ChalleNGe program is the matching of each cadet with a caring, responsible adult mentor. This relationship begins in the Residential Phase and continues for a full year during the Post-Residential Phase of the program.
