FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answers to Your Most Common Queries
Frequently Asked Questions By Mentors
What is an attachment ?
- In Kenya, the term "attachment" refers to a temporary work experience or internship that is part of an academic or vocational training program. Attachments are mandatory and are a requirement for educational courses and programs to provide students with practical, hands-on experience in their chosen field of study. These attachments allow students to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired in a real-world work environment. teleconference.
What are the requirements to be a mentor ?
- The primary requirement is a desire to share knowledge and experience with a student who is ready to enter the business world.
- Mentor candidates are screened and interviewed to ensure the match will be a good fit.
- Mentors guide their students through the mentorship program via remote teleconference.
Once I am matched with a student, what happens next ?
- Teach2Give will provide instructions for how to engage with your student. Introduce yourself following notification of a match and agree on when to meet for your first session.
What resources are available to mentors ?
- Teach2Give provides everything you need to guide your student.
You don’t need to be an expert, just follow the Mentor Guide and add your own personal experience.
What are the goals of the Teach2Give mentorship program ?
- Helping mentees find and prepare for a career job.
- A developed career plan for every mentored graduate.
What will students learn during the mentorship ?
- Mentorship is focused on helping a student prepare for their professional and personal life in order to make them financially indipendent and stable.
Frequently Asked Questions By Mentees
What is a mentorship?
- A mentorship is a professional relationship where a more experienced individual (the mentor) provides guidance, support, and knowledge to a less experienced person (the mentee) to help them achieve their goals and develop their skills.
How do I find a mentor?
- Teach2Give finds you a mentor whose experience aligns with your goals and values to help you grow professionaly and personally.
What should I look for in a mentor?
- Look for a mentor who has expertise in your field, shares your values, and is willing to invest time in your development. A good mentor should be approachable, a good listener, and capable of providing constructive feedback.
What are the expectations in a mentorship?
- In a mentorship, mentees can expect guidance, advice, and support from their mentor. Mentors, on the other hand, expect mentees to be proactive, receptive to feedback, and committed to their own growth.
How can I make the most out of my mentorship?
- To maximize your mentorship, set clear goals, be prepared for meetings, actively seek and implement advice, and regularly evaluate your progress.
