Volunteer: Skills That Shine Mentorship: Launch Washington Students into Washington JobsThe Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) is recruiting mentors who will support local WA college students going into STEM careers here in WA. Mentees are from underrepresented backgrounds – 70% of Opportunity Scholars are first-generation college students, identify as persons of color and 60% are women. WSOS strongly encourages volunteers from underrepresented backgrounds to mentor who can relate to a Scholar’s lived experience. It is a 6-8 hour commitment for the entire school year (October – May) and the structured, virtual program focuses on students gaining professional development skills and confidence. Mentors can be at any level or in any role – the main requirement is that you’re willing to share your own career journey. Sign up by clicking the "Respond" button on this site, then going to https://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/sts/ SKILLS THAT SHINE MENTORSHIP: LAUNCH WASHINGTON STUDENTS INTO WASHINGTON JOBS Washington state is facing a talent crisis. There are more trade, health care and STEM jobs than we can fill, yet only 40 percent of Washington high school students earn a post-secondary credential that’s needed to fill these jobs. The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) was created to address this talent gap. WSOS is a public-private partnership that launches Washington students into high-demand Washington jobs by providing financial support to college students as well as mentorship along the way. More than 20,000 Scholars will be supported by 2025. WHY: Opportunity Scholars are highly motivated to make a strong contribution to their future employers, but many lack the coaching or connections that are pivotal to landing a job. That’s where mentors come in. The Skills that Shine (StS) program leverages mentorship to enhance Scholars’ career readiness skills and network, ensuring a smoother transition from college to career. WHO: Mentors range from recent Scholar alumni to seasoned professionals and retirees. Mentors are engineers, scientists, nurses, marketing professionals, recruiters and everything in between. All we ask is that mentors are compassionate volunteers, have experience in the STEM or health care industry and are willing to share advice about their career journey. Mentees are third-year Scholars pursuing baccalaureate STEM or health care degrees and are eager to learn from caring professionals. HOW: WSOS provides mentors with resources, training and support to jump-start the relationship. First, mentors create a profile on the WSOS matching platform (takes ~5 minutes) and then receive their Mentor Toolkit. In October, mentees login to the platform, select their own mentor and initiate the first meeting via email. During the academic year, mentorship pairs use an online course to work on topics such as building a strong resume and cover letter, mock interviewing and developing a LinkedIn profile and network. The program is flexible; mentors and mentees can connect virtually or in person. COMMITMENT: The StS program requires just six to eight hours of volunteer time during the entire academic year. The lift is light, but the impact is tremendous in the lives of Scholars. WSOS is recruiting mentors to volunteer for the 2020-21 school year. To learn more and sign up, head to www.waopportunityscholarship.org/sts/ Program: Washington State Opportunity Scholarship The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) is recruiting mentors who will support local WA college students going into STEM careers here in WA. Mentees are from underrepresented backgrounds – 70% of Opportunity Scholars are first-generation college students, identify as persons of color and 60% are women. WSOS strongly encourages volunteers from underrepresented backgrounds to mentor who can relate to a Scholar’s lived experience. It is a 6-8 hour commitment for the entire school year (October – May) and the structured, virtual program focuses on students gaining professional development skills and confidence. Mentors can be at any level or in any role – the main requirement is that you’re willing to share your own career journey. Sign up by clicking the "Respond" button on this site, then going to https://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/sts/ SKILLS THAT SHINE MENTORSHIP: LAUNCH WASHINGTON STUDENTS INTO WASHINGTON JOBS Washington state is facing a talent crisis. There are more trade, health care and STEM jobs than we can fill, yet only 40 percent of Washington high school students earn a post-secondary credential that’s needed to fill these jobs. The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) was created to address this talent gap. WSOS is a public-private partnership that launches Washington students into high-demand Washington jobs by providing financial support to college students as well as mentorship along the way. More than 20,000 Scholars will be supported by 2025. WHY: Opportunity Scholars are highly motivated to make a strong contribution to their future employers, but many lack the coaching or connections that are pivotal to landing a job. That’s where mentors come in. The Skills that Shine (StS) program leverages mentorship to enhance Scholars’ career readiness skills and network, ensuring a smoother transition from college to career. WHO: Mentors range from recent Scholar alumni to seasoned professionals and retirees. Mentors are engineers, scientists, nurses, marketing professionals, recruiters and everything in between. All we ask is that mentors are compassionate volunteers, have experience in the STEM or health care industry and are willing to share advice about their career journey. Mentees are third-year Scholars pursuing baccalaureate STEM or health care degrees and are eager to learn from caring professionals. HOW: WSOS provides mentors with resources, training and support to jump-start the relationship. First, mentors create a profile on the WSOS matching platform (takes ~5 minutes) and then receive their Mentor Toolkit. In October, mentees login to the platform, select their own mentor and initiate the first meeting via email. During the academic year, mentorship pairs use an online course to work on topics such as building a strong resume and cover letter, mock interviewing and developing a LinkedIn profile and network. The program is flexible; mentors and mentees can connect virtually or in person. COMMITMENT: The StS program requires just six to eight hours of volunteer time during the entire academic year. The lift is light, but the impact is tremendous in the lives of Scholars. WSOS is recruiting mentors to volunteer for the 2020-21 school year. To learn more and sign up, head to www.waopportunityscholarship.org/sts/ Program: Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 99352 Allow Groups: No |