Mentors: Benefits & Responsibilities


	Mentors
	Introduction \| Job Description \| Benefits & Responsibilities Mentor's Course Description \| "Statement of Interest"


	Home About Vermont Child Care Apprenticeship Program Vermont Child Care Industry & Careers Council Standards of Apprenticeship Apprentices Mentors Sponsoring Programs Meet The Participants College Courses News Join Us! Contact Site Map

Mentors: Benefits & Responsibilities Accredited Licensed Early Childhood Programs
Benefits	Professional Development through tuition-free coursework in mentoring and supervision
	Opportunity to support the learning and professional growth of another person
	Support for the role of Mentor
	Opportunity to participate in, and contribute to, a unique program
	Earn educational scholarships as your apprentice progresses through 4,000 hours of on-the-job training
Responsibilities	Commit to approximately two years of formal mentoring of an apprentice.
	Develop your own written Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) that includes the course in mentoring sponsored by the Apprenticeship Program.
	Participate in all aspects of support for the mentor including monthly or bi-monthly meetings.
	Use the designated assessment tools to document daily activities and skill development of the apprentice.
	Be aware of the content of related instruction and work with the apprentice to ensure adequate opportunities to integrate assignments into on-the-job experience.

Mentors