Mentoring
“The time spent mentoring Johny (Ghanaian
rural bank CEO) taught me so much about the world and my place
in it that it has altered how I see myself and my responsibility
as an American citizen. “ |
Colleen Boyle, President,
P3RG International, Ltd |
Would you like to be a mentor for an international
trainee?
Since its inception in 1979, the Denver International
Program has hosted more than 250 participants from 70 countries
for education, training, and cultural exchange. During that time
dozens of mentors from local businesses and agencies have benefited
from being mentors to the trainees.
The professional trainees who come to Denver provide
their mentor agencies with valuable support and new ideas – as well as unique cross-cultural perspectives and international
connections.
The partnerships and friendships created often lead
to long-term relationships, networking, and professional exchanges
that benefit both the trainee and the mentor agencies for years
to come.
Mentor programs may be as short as one week and as
long as 18 months. Most take place for four-months, usually in the
spring and fall.
WHO CAN BE A MENTOR?
Mentors come from many different fields of work –
such as social work and human services, education, business, journalism,
public administration, transportation, urban planning, law and court
services, library science, engineering, environmental fields, health
related occupations, architecture, and more.
The relationship between our two organizations
has led to a number of significant and gratifying projects,
and we have been able to experience first-hand the quality
and innovative work of the Denver International Program.
...We were pleased to host an English teacher
from China. We watched her bloom with confidence and learning
over her four-month stay, as she experienced American teaching
methods within several of our classroom programs, participated
in cross-cultural discussions with fellow participants in
her D.I.P. group, and challenged herself academically in
her course at Denver University...
|
Myrna Ann Adkins, President, Spring
Institute for Intercultural Learning |
Mentors should be able to…
- Provide a meaningful work experience where the
trainee can gain useful skills and knowledge about his/her identified
areas of interest.
- Give on-the-job guidance and support, meeting
with the trainee at least once a week.
- Supply an appropriate workspace and the necessary
tools for the trainee to work effectively.
Mentor agencies are generally not required to pay
a salary or fee in return for the support provided by the international
trainees.
However, the Denver International Program relies on
donations to stay in operation, and many trainees can benefit from
at least a small stipend to help with expenses. So any financial
contribution agencies or their employees give is greatly appreciated.
D.I.P. is a 501(c) 3s, and donations may be tax-deductible.
We appreciate your support!
 Thank
you to our Mentor Agencies:
American Red Cross
Arapahoe County Department of Social
Services
Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office
Asian-Pacific Development Center
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
Boys and Girls Club
Buell Foundation
Catholic Charities, Immigration and Refugee Service
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
City of Boulder, Human Services Department
Colorado Assets for Youth
Colorado Council on the Arts
Colorado Dept. of Environment and Public Health
Colorado Division of Personnel
Colorado Microcredit
 Colorado
Office of Economic Development
Colorado Rehabilitation Center
Community Empowerment Program
Community Learning Center
Community Resource Center
Computer Centers
Conference Associates
Curtis Park Community Center
Denver Adult Probation Department
Denver Children’s Home
Denver City Council
Denver Department of Human Services
Denver District Attorney’s Office
Denver Family Therapy Center
Denver Foundation
Denver Human Services
Denver Juvenile Probation
Denver Manager of Safety
Denver Mayor Office on Economic Development and International
Trade (MOED&IT)
Denver Parks and Recreation
Denver Public Schools
Denver Regional Council of Governments
Denver Small Business Development Center
Denver Urban Gardens
Englewood Housing Authority
EPA Region 8
Excelsior Youth Center
Family Crisis Center
Five Points Media Center
 General
Government Computer Center
Habitat for Humanity Int’l, Regional Office
Hanzon Studios
ISONetwork, Inc.
Jefferson County Mental Health Center
Jefferson County Open Space Program
Jefferson County Summer School Program
JFM Foundation
Kaiser Permanente
KCNC TV Channel 4
Kempe Children's Center
Knight Academy
KUVO Public Radio
Lutheran Family Services
M & G Remodelers
Mental Health Center for Denver (MHCD)
Metro Volunteers
Metropolitan Organization for People
Mi Casa Resource Center for Women
MicroBusiness Development Corporation
Micro-Enterprise Center
Mile High Child Care
Mile High United Way
National Conference of State Legislators
Padres Unidos
Price Waterhouse of Denver
Progressive Therapy Systems
Regional Transportation District (RTD)
Rocky Mt. Mutual Housing Association
Rocky Mt. School of Expeditionary Learning
Rocky Mountain Survivor Center
Ronald McDonald House
Rose Community Foundation
Samaritan House
Small Business Development Centers
Springboard Outpatient Treatment Program
The Adoption Exchange
The Anchor Center for Blind Children
The Bridge Project, DU
The Conflict Center
The Gathering Place
The Nature Conservancy
The Spot
The Spring Institute of Intercultural Learning
The Urban League of Metropolitan Denver
Tierdale Construction
Tri-County Health Department
University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work
Urban Peak
US Circuit Court
US Department of Fish & Wildlife
US District Court
US Environmental Protection Agency
US Food & Drug Administration, Regional Lab
US Parks and Recreation
Volunteers of America
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