Mentors
Puente mentors
Mentors are a key component to accomplishing the mission and goals of the Puente Project. It is the intersection of English, Counseling and the Mentoring components that provide the foundational source of support for the Puentistas to reach their academic, career and personal goals. Mentors offer insight, provide guidance, and share their experiences in college and on their chosen career path.
Puente mentor experience
The Cañada College Puente Project is continuously seeking mentors. As a mentor, you will make a difference in a Puente student's life by:
- Developing a genuine encouraging relationship
- Sharing your academic and career experiences
- Providing encouragement and support to maintain an academic focus
- Validating Puente students' strengths and potential as future professionals
- Sharing strategies to overcome obstacles
- Motivating Puente students to complete their goals
Puente mentor expectations
- Complete the 2023-24 Puente Mentor Profile Form
- Attend the Puente orientation and training session (Every fall semester)
- Meet with your Puente Mentee (3 times a semester)
- Attend Puente Mentor/Mentee mixers (once a semester)
- Attend Noche de Familia (Every fall semester)
- Participate in our End-of-the-Year Celebration (Every spring semester)