Get involved! Turn in an application to be a mentor or mentee. The deadline has been extended through summer 2006, so there is still time to turn in your application for the 2006-2007 year.

The Bay Area Section of ITE is proud to announce the STEP Mentoring program for Students in Transportation Engineering and Planning. This program will match up ITE and SBTOA professionals with students at local universities including San Jose State, UC Berkeley, San Francisco State, and Santa Clara University. The STEP program works to encourage transportation students to continue their studies in transportation by matching them with Mentors. Mentors will be rewarded with the satisfaction of playing an important role in the student ("mentee")'s professional development and by becoming a part of an expanded network of colleagues. The ITE Section and SBTOA Chapter will benefit from an increased commitment from members, especially from students. The program will work to create a well defined and cohesive structure for both mentors and mentees.

 

Program Goals & Objectives

• Increase the number of aspiring students remaining and graduating in the field of transportation engineering. 
• Provide experienced and knowledgeable role models for undergraduates.
• Provide informal advice and counsel for undergraduates seeking to clarify their career directions.
• Increase the student's understanding of the range of opportunities available to transportation engineering professionals in the Bay Area.
• Provide a link for students to industry professionals and resources.
• Increase out-of-class learning experiences.
• Provide a mechanism for mentors to share their professional and educational expertise.

 

The Three E's

EXPLORE Role as a Mentor One-on-one guidance Assist in career path counseling Determine goals with mentee Active participation Provide evaluation of program/student

EXPERIENCE Networking Empower mentees to further develop personal and professional skills Experience the satisfaction of helping someone develop personally Build interpersonal, communication and helping skills Assist in promoting and achieving STEP’s goals through service Open the networking door for your mentee

ENGAGE Expectations Expectations! Responsibilities Give time and guidance  Provide constructive criticism Promote accomplishments Include mentee in professional activities Act as advisor Attend scheduled events  Be on time Strive for mutual respect