MENTORING 2013-2014 Program Year

1. MENTORING 2013-2014 Program Year Alex Alvarez Peter Dill ISM Houston Mentoring July 29, 2013

2. Mentoring Program Summary • Mission: • A volunteer service offered by ISM-Houston members for students, professionals and in transition professionals who are members of an ISM-Houston and student affiliate • 2013-2014 Goals: To advance the 3 demographics being student, professionals and individuals in transition socialization into the supply chain business world • Encourages students to pursue Supply Management career paths • Develops current members & future leaders of ISM-Houston • Provide a support resource for the professional in-transition • Primary Metrics and Targets • Meet program plan target dates and budget • At least 30 mentors/mentees participate with mentoring program • 90% of participants complete the term of the mentoring calendar year

3. Mentoring Program • Benefits to the Mentee • Learn from a seasoned professional • Acquire new knowledge and perceptions • Acquire insight on company cultures, dynamics, politics and etiquette • Make new contacts and grow a network • Gain greater career clarity • Gain self confidence • Opportunity to gain insight for further development via partnering with Career Services

4. Mentoring Program • Benefits to the Mentor • Opportunity to share expertise and relive professional experiences. • Demonstrate ability to develop new and current talent • Acquire a fresh perspective on professional issues and work/life balance (get out of your rut!) • Perform a valuable community service • Advance ISM standards for current and future generations of ISM professionals • Playing a valuable role of supporting individuals In-Transition • Pay it forward!

5. Mentoring Program What this Program is not— • A work program, whether for pay or for free. • An avenue for the student, professional, or in-transition professional to seek employment, internship or full time, with the Mentor’s company or organization. • In any way affiliated with any internship program at the Mentor’s company or organization.

6. Mentoring Program General Guidelines • Mentor is advisor/coach only • No compensation is to be provided to either the Mentor or the Mentee • If there are any questions regarding the mentor/mentee relationship, do not hesitate to contact any of the program chairs: • Alex Alvarez, alvarez.alex@gmail.com • Peter Dill, peterdill89@gmail.com • Michelle To, UH Student Contact, alumni@ismbauer.org • Dr. Victor Wayhan, UH Faculty Contact, vwayhan@uh.edu

7. Mentoring Program • Time Requirements • Six month commitment • Sessions should occur once or twice a month • Sessions should run about 1-1/2 hours each • Pre-arranged meeting times and locations determined by matched pair • Sessions held on campus, at mentor’s place of business or in public location such as Starbuck’s

8. Mentoring Program • Mentor & Mentee Commitment • Value each other’s time • Respect the each other’s experience and knowledge • Stay in touch • Keep scheduled appointments • Be on time and be prepared • Require mentee participate with Career Services Workshops in focus areas such as Current Career Enhancement , Job Transition Support and Networking • Be fully engaged

9. Mentoring Program • Suggested First Meeting • First meeting at the mentor’s place of work – sets the tone • Identify and agree on goals, venue, time, frequency, rules of engagement, etc. • Tour the mentor’s workplace • Review resumes of both Mentee and Mentor • Set the next meeting date at the end of every session

10. Mentoring Program • Suggested Activities Over the 6 Months • Discuss career goals, paths, challenges and possibilities • Review Curriculum Options • Discuss current business issues • Talk about various industries and roles • Attend a business meeting with mentor • Discuss a typical day-in-the-life • Attend professional association meeting • Provide feedback on student’s course work • Practice interviewing skills

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