FOR MENTORS
Guide the Next Generation of Innovators
The Junior Edison Design DASH program relies on dedicated mentors to help students explore entrepreneurship, develop projects, and bring ideas to life. Mentors play a critical role in shaping student growth, providing guidance, and connecting classroom learning with real world experience.
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✔ Each student is paired with a mentor, an industry professional or volunteer, tailored to their age, interests, and goals
✔ Conduct workshops and provide ongoing guidance throughout the program
✔ Be available one to two hours per week during specific program weeks
✔ Complete and pass a comprehensive background check before beginning
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✔ Internship schedules and time commitments are set collaboratively between the student and employer
✔ Volunteers supporting internships may provide guidance and supervision during agreed upon hours
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✔ Commit to your agreed upon schedule and communicate promptly if conflicts arise
✔ Maintain professionalism, respect, and a positive attitude when interacting with students, staff, and fellow volunteers
✔ Support students’ growth, learning, and creativity in alignment with Junior Edison’s mission and values
✔ Mentoring in DASH is a hands on, rewarding experience where you help students turn ideas into real world solutions and gain the confidence to innovate.