I am new to mentoring or I am not familiar with the exact needs of the trainees, how will I know what to do?

Hopeworks will provide you with a schedule of suggested topics for the first 16 weeks. In addition, you will be initially provided the trainee's own personal plan and updates each week to help you. Finally the Hopeworks Formation Director will be available if at any time you need additional help or suggestions.

I would like to be a mentor, but I have never worked in the Information Technology sector. Can I still be a mentor?

Yes. Hopeworks is looking for mentors that have professional and academic experience. It is not important that you have experience directly in the Information Technology sector only that you want to encourage the Hopeworks' trainees.

What does e-mentoring mean?

E-mentoring (sometimes referred to as telementoring) is done via electronic means. In the case of the Hopeworks mentoring program, it will be done via email and the internet. This allows anyone from anywhere in the world to be a mentor for a Hopeworks trainee.

I live far from Hopeworks. Would I still be able to be a mentor?

Yes. Since, Hopeworks is planning on doing an e-mentoring program, all you would need is access to the internet and email.

How much time commitment would I have to make?

You would need to spend approximately 30-60 minutes per week.