E-Mentor Curriculum for the Health Professional
The Contra Costa e-Mentoring program is unique in that each contact between the Health Care professional and the high school Health Academy student has a specific purpose defined by the classroom curriculum over the 6-week period (April 6 through May 15). An end-of pilot program evaluation will also be included after the program concludes. Mentors have an option to participate in end-of-year school awards & celebration events, usually held in May, to meet students face-to-face and to review student work as well.

Participating as a Health Care professional e-Mentor takes no more than 30 minutes weekly for six weeks commencing April 6 and concluding no later than May 15.

The curriculum includes:
WEEK ONE—E-mail #1
1. Introduction Student/Mentor-Sharing Short Bio (samples included in Guide)
WEEK TWO—E-mail #2
2. Further Exploration of Student Engagement In School (classes, extra curricular activities, current career plans, etc.) Give feedback on student bio/resume and importance of communications.
WEEK THREE—E-mail #3
3. Answer Student Questions About Your Career Field & Your Pathway To It Week
WEEK FOUR—E-mail #4
4. Provide Information About Career Ladders in your field; focus on importance of working in teams; personal responsibility, and begin to discuss goal setting-short term and long term.
WEEK FIVE—E-mail #5
5. Continue with goal-setting. Share resources with student, including internet sites (provided to mentors), company information, etc., for students to explore.
WEEK SIX—E-mail #6
Discuss importance of test-taking, volunteering, preparing for post-secondary education or training.
 

You may view a detailed description of your six-week activities by view the E-Mentor Guide.