Welcome!

So you are interested in becoming a mentor. That's great! Mentoring will give you one of the most satisfying and rewarding experiences you've ever had.

Whether you are participating in an established mentoring program, or considering becoming a mentor on your own, you may be feeling a little nervous at this point. People considering mentoring often wonder what it's all about.

This course is designed to give you all the information and tools you will need to become a great mentor. In this section of the course, you will learn:

• Why people become mentors
  
  
• The benefits of becoming a mentor
  
  
• What is covered in this course

Remember, mentoring is really a lot of fun - so have a good time while you take this course and prepare yourself to be a great mentor!

Note: This course is designed primarily for adults mentoring middle school-age or high school-age young people. If your mentee is younger than middle school-age, some of the course content may require modification to work for you. As you go through the course, remember to think about whether specific suggestions or concepts are age-appropriate for your mentee. Additional resources may also help. To assist mentors of younger children The National Mentoring Partnership recommends "My Mentor & Me" by Dr. Susan G. Weinberger, available for $4 from the Connecticut Mentoring Partnership. Download a sample from the book.