Mentoring - Ken Dooley

Joe,

I read your follow-up note concerning Springfield mentoring. Based on the apparent need for certification, and:

we are dealing with minors (always a liability hanging over our heads);
school has put one hurdle after another in place – time delays, etc.;
students will be very early in their cycle for selecting career paths;

I suggest we consider dropping the high school program and substitute a college / university and select mature, adult students in their Junior year:

not dealing with minors and threat of liability;
more mature individuals who have selected a career path;
colleges / universities know how to work the internship / mentoring model.

Overall, I believe we would generate a much more serious and productive program.

Ken