Mentor Training and Resources
Welcome Mentors! We are so glad you are here. Below you will find the links you need to access required trainings and resources that will support you during your engagement with the Mentoring Program. If you encounter any issues, please reach out to EMPOWER VI: info@empowervi.org.

Training

To streamline the training provided by the EMPOWER VI Mentoring Program, we will list and link each training below in the order we recommend you review them. We estimate the total time you spend on training to be about three hours. Most lessons will have an activity or quiz (opens in a new tab) at the end, and this is how we verify that you have successfully completed the training. Completion of these trainings is required before you attend orientation and participate in mentoring sessions.
Activity one
Microsoft Teams Chat Training and Practice
Activity two
Protection of Minors Training (Vanderbilt)
When you select the Protection of Minors link above, you will be taken to a Vanderbilt webpage. Read and follow the Instructions as they are listed.
It is recommended that screen reader users utilize links list to navigate more easily when stuck.
During the final lesson within this training, "Protection of Minors Policy Attestation", there will be an option at the bottom of the page to select a link that reads, "Submit Completion." This link will take you to a MS Form that you MUST fill out. This provides proof to the POM office that you have completed the training.
If you have any problems navigating this online course, please reach out to us at info@empowervi.org and we would be happy to assist.
Activity three
Active and Reflective Listening Lesson
Activity four (Optional)
SMART Goals Lesson
Activity five
Mentoring Sessions Overview
Activity six
EMPOWER VI Mentoring Program Policies and Procedures Manual Guiding Questions
Policies and Procedures Manual : Policy and Procedures Manual
Activity seven
Attend Orientation
After completing training, Mentors will be notified if a match was made with a Mentee. If a match is made, the EMPOWER VI team will reach out with details about orientation when you will meet your Mentee and the parent/guarian.
Resources

We want to ensure that you have information to feel prepared and supported during Mentoring Sessions with your Mentor. Below you will find links to required forms as well as helpful resources to support you on your transition journey.


