USOR Grant
In partnership with the Department of Workforce Services for all DRC students between ages 17-21.
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Mentor Information: The mentors will learn this things which will help them to be better mentors for the students.
- Job-Exploration Counseling: Career decisions/major Student has decided on a career that fits their needs and/or interests. Has a career plan-course to take, qualifications, skills needed to develop, training required Career assessment with the career center & understand the results DWS website and how to use the site
- Work-Based Learning: Onsite exposure to job environment and skills needed internships, job shadowing, contact interviews, worksite visits
- Post-Secondary Educational Programs: 91ɬÂþ Programs and classes Campus resources and how to use Academic plan-Degreeworks-also meeting with their academic advisor to determine classes Financial wellness-scholarships, financial aid
- Workplace Readiness Training: Academic skill development that transfers to job or career Study strategies Time management, leadership skills, teamwork, decision-making-soft skills Resume, cover letter, mock interview, and professional development skills
- Self-Advocacy: student advocating for their needs, academically and professionally OR Independent life skills; budgeting, communication with professors or supervisors, stress management, accommodations and how to request them
Mentee Information:
Students meet weekly one-on-one with an experienced 91ɬÂþ student peer mentor to receive
personalized instruction. Each student will receive instruction relevant to them including:
- Goal setting
- Self advocacy
- Time management skills
- Study strategies
- Campus resources
- Life balance skills
- Workplace readiness training
- Professional development
- Self care practices
If you are interested in this, please complete the form to begin our intake process!