M.L. is built on mutual respect of the individuals involved. Mentoring relationships require a major commitment and responsibility on the part of the mentor and mentee to increase the chances of a successful relationship. There are critical skills and/or competencies for a successful mentoring relationship. In addition, it is essential to have a process framework that outlines expectations for individuals participating in M.L..
The following outlines the eligibility and responsibilities expected of both the mentor and mentee participating in the program:
- Successfully complete the application, screening, and interview procedure.
- Willing to adhere to all I²C policies and procedures.
- Agree to a one-year commitment to the program.
- Commit to spending a minimum of 2-4 hours of mentoring sessions per month.
- Keep mentoring appointments as scheduled.
- Attend and participate in I²C trainings, events, activities, workshops, pitch events, etc., as required.
- Maintain confidentiality of information shared in mentoring sessions.
- Willing to communicate regularly with the I²C staff and submit evaluation form on a quarterly basis.
- Have a clean criminal history.
- Have never been accused, arrested, charged, or convicted of child abuse or molestation.
- Not be a convicted felon.
- Not be a user of illicit drugs.
- Not use alcohol or controlled substances in an excessive or inappropriate manner.
- Not be currently in treatment for substance abuse.
- Not currently be under treatment for a mental disorder or have been hospitalized for a mental disorder in the past three (3) years.
- Not have falsified information during the course of the screening process.
