Welcome
Service Club of Andover
Career Mentoring Program
2016- 2017
Introduction & Overview
Brad Heim
Ken Pirro
Aixa de Kelley
Agenda
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Welcome and Introductions
Student / Mentor Matches
Mentoring Program Overview
Perspective by former mentees
AHS Guidance Department
Questions and Answers
About The Service Club
 Business & Professional people
 Supporting Andover Youth
 Andover Youth Foundation
 Emergency Driver Training
 Project Lifesaver
 Supporting developmentally
disabled people in the Merrimack Valley
 Professional Center for Child Development
 Creative Living
 Merrimack Valley Pioneers Special Games
AHS Career Mentoring Program
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The Service Club of Andover, in collaboration with
AHS, began program in 1995
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Mrs. Aixa de Kelley of the Guidance Department is the
responsible administrator at AHS
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Over 800 juniors have participated
Student Information
• The Mentor Pairings. Find your name and the name and contact
information of the mentor.
• Student Guidelines. Information and responsibilities of the student
in the program.
• Sample Questions for your Job Shadows.
• Student Evaluation. To be completed after each job shadow and
submitted online through Naviance. Mrs. de Kelley will access this
information.
• Mentor Committee Help. Gives you contact to help with any
communication or coordination issues with the mentor.
Career Mentoring Program
 Minimum of 3 job
shadow opportunities
 Each job shadow
typically lasts 2 to 3
hours
 Often at the mentor’s
place of employment
 Must be completed
by May
Job Shadow Objectives
Include:
 College or academic experience
needed for the profession
 Daily work routine – a day in the
life
 Advantages and disadvantages
 Opportunities in the Boston area
 Earnings potential
 Advanced degree requirements
Job Shadow Benefits to
Students:
 Observing meetings, working
conditions
 Visiting actual workplace
(courtroom, hospital,
construction sites, theatre,
office facilities)
 Learning from the mentor’s
career experiences (pros/cons)
 Insight - “Is this career for
me?”
Job Shadow Benefits to
Students:
 Opportunity to win $1,500
Scholarships from the
Service Club of Andover
 Two awarded this past
year
Job Shadows –
What to Do
 Do some research in
advance (Internet)
 Call to confirm
 Be on time
 Dress appropriately
 Act professionally
 Prepare a few questions
Types of Questions to Ask:
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Education Requirements
Work Hours
Likes and Dislikes
Salary Ranges
Benefits
Travel Requirements
Advancement
Dress Code
(see list provided)
What can go wrong…?
The biggest problem can be a failure
to communicate…”did not return my
voice or e-mail” “we keep playing
phone tag.”
Be persistent. When leaving a
message, set a date and time for the
job shadow and then confirm several
days prior the shadow.
What can go wrong…?
If students cannot connect with the
mentor, let Mrs. De Kelley know and
we will try to help.
If mentors cannot connect with the
student, let Ken Pirro know and we
will contact the student at AHS.
Failure to complete 2 job shadows by
the end of April will result in dismissal
from the mentor program.
Student Responsibilities:
 Communicating with
their mentor
 Professional conduct
and appearance
 Arranging for travel
 Completing Job
Shadow Forms
After the LAST Job Shadow
 The student writes an
essay describing what they
did and what they learned
 The student receives onehalf elective credit on
successful completion of
the requirements
 Use the program as an
activity for their college
applications
Mentor Responsibilities:
 Communicating with their
Student
 Arranging the three Job
Shadows
 Assisting with travel
when necessary
 Send in the evaluation
after the final job shadow.
Parents Responsibilities:
 Communicating with
their son or daughter
after each job shadow
 Assisting with travel
when necessary
 Reviewing Job Shadow
Forms & Essay
Maximize the Mentoring
Experience
 Be proactive & stay
Involved
 Let your imagination fly
 What interests you?
 Don’t be shy – Ask
questions
 Be prepared
 Enjoy the experience!
Social Media
#ServiceClubofAndover
Thank You!