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JOURNEY2JOBS A Mentoring Program sponsored by the: Office of Disability Services UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS at SPRINGFIELD
Overview of the Journey2Jobs Program The Journey2Jobs program is designed to help students with disabilities gain valuable exposure to the professional workforce through mentoring and networking opportunities, as well as skills training and job placement. This program is targeted at students with disabilities. We want to make sure that these students feel comfortable and that the mentors that are placed with them lend a helping hand and provide them with the necessary resources to enable them to be successful in their development as a student and as an aspiring professional in their field of interest. The mentors will help the Journey2Jobs students identify and overcome problems that they may face throughout their years of college and when they enter the workforce, thereby enabling them to be cognizant of what they must do to achieve their career goals and have successful, prosperous careers.
The Journey 2Jobs students will be able to take full advantage of the career exploration and developmental opportunities that the program offers. The guidance of a mentor can help students to become more focused in their career goals, and to develop skills they will need as they begin their first year. The Journey2Jobs program exists to enhance students’ skills and abilities outside the classroom and allow students to apply what they learn in classroom in their respective endeavors. By applying theoretical knowledge in the classroom to practical experiences, students will learn how to be successful in their careers. Mentors can respond to students questions, help them make connections among other students on campus, connect them to opportunities with potential employers and get feedback whenever necessary to help improve the student’s experience. Goals of Journey2Jobs Program v Provide experienced and knowledgeable role models for undergraduate students with disabilities seeking to gain valuable exposure to the professional development and skills training for successful career placement. v Provide informal advice and counsel for students seeking to clarify their questions about career opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and overall self-growth as an aspiring individual in their field of interest. v Provide coaching on the skills and attitudes which will improve students’ success in and out of the class setting. v Increase understanding of the necessary tools of networking, professional development, self-reflection, and leadership training. v Help mentees connect with potential career opportunities, while also connecting with other students and exploring university life. Expectations of Journey2Jobs Mentors v Mentors need to be flexible so that they can perform multiple roles and approach topics through a variety of views. v Mentors should not express any biases in any way so that they can help Journey2Jobs mentees succeed to the best of their abilities. Mentors should keep in mind that these are students with disabilities, and they are will sometimes learn at slower pace than others. v Mentors are to serve as a helping hand in guiding students with disabilities through a successful development process to help them grow in their understanding of their career interests. v Mentors are to help build positive learning communities for their students and encourage consistent self-growth and reflection, while urging their mentees to strive for excellence.
Position Responsibilities of Journey2Jobs Mentor v All mentors, upon selection will go through a training program that will enable them to be successful in their responsibilities and meet the expectations of student mentors. This training must be completed in order to be a mentor. v Must attend mentor meetings and must provide weekly progress of their mentees. v Mentors will be required to communicate regularly with their mentee(s) and help them to the best of their abilities. v Mentors should report any questions or concerns that they have about their mentee to ODS staff and follow-up with that staff member for guidance.
INSTRUCTIONS Please complete this entire form by either printing or typing the responses. The deadline to apply for the 2010-2011 academic year is May 31, 2010. The complete application must be submitted along with typewritten responses to two question that address how particular experiences have helped to prepare you for your college and a career and for possible participation as a Journey2Jobs Mentor. Upon completion, please submit the application and essay to the following address: Attn: Journey2Jobs Program, Office of Disability Services, HRB 80, University of Illinois at Springfield, One University Plaza, Springfield, IL 62703-5407 Contact: Susy Woods - Phone: 217.206.6666 - TTY: 217.216.6668 - Fax: 217.206.7154
Overview of Journey2Jobs - Journey2Jobs\OverviewJourney2Jobs.docx - Journey2Jobs\OverviewJourney2Jobs.rtf - Journey2Jobs\OverviewJourney2Jobs.pdf
Journey2Jobs Student Application - Journey2Jobs\Journey2Jobs Student Application.docx - Journey2Jobs\Journey2Jobs Student Application.rtf - Journey2Jobs\Journey2Jobs Student Application.pdf
Student Mentor Application - Journey2Jobs\Student Mentor Application.docx - Journey2Jobs\Student Mentor Application.rtf - Journey2Jobs\Student Mentor Application.pdf
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