E-Mentor an American in the Information & Computing Technology Industry
Returning veterans are a valuable resource for American employers and managers.
Dear Ms. James:
As a returning veteran, I am planning to enroll in a Washington State community or technical college as an information and computing technology (ICT) students focusing on a career pathway that leads to a job as a network or systems administrator. To achieve my educational and career goals, I would much appreciate the online assistance of an e-mentor.
As I understand it, an e-mentor offers online encouragement, as well advice and constructive criticism. They also may provide access to key organizational or professional circles. And, maybe most importantly they demonstrate qualities successful information and computing technology professional s and leaders possess.
I believe you and your organization possess these attributes.
As a returning veteran, I also believe I have unique and valuable assets. I am trainable, adaptable, and have social maturity. I am dedicated, possess a good work ethic, and have proven ability to work as a team member who gets the job done. In short, I believe my veteran’s background, together with the assistance of an e-mentor, will enable me to become a productive and successful ICT employee.
My telephone number and email address are included above under my address. I appreciate your reading my email. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Private Christina Reynolds
United States Army
Prospective E-Mentor:
We hope what you will do if you receive a letter like the one above is consider becoming an online, e-mentor ICT mentor to a returning veteran. Mentors connect with veterans as peers and adults and help them clarify and achieve goals, largely just by sharing friendship and advice.
Volunteer mentors are mid- and senior-level executives who agree to meet with veterans at least once a month for the duration of the academic year. Mentors come from a variety of ICT and ICT-enabled industries, from both large and small companies. The mentoring relationship needs to be a skillful sharing of views. Effective mentors exercise diplomacy in mutually respectful relationships and model a devotion to their profession. Good mentors also demonstrate a variety of skills and knowledge that come with experience: “knowing the ropes” for example, and having access to a network of instructional resources. Other attributes are less a function of years on the job and more a matter of especially good “people skills.” Returning veterans are a valuable resource for American employers and managers.
Veterans seeking careers in Information and Computing Technology (ICT) need online mentors. A veteran’s transition into an ICT career succeeds when linked to an online mentor’s interest and expertise.
Veterans:
- Are trainable
- Are adaptable
- Have social maturity
- Have self confidence
- Have working experience
- Can work under pressure
- Have acceptance of authority
- Have dedication and work ethic
- Have the ability to work as a team
- Seek responsibility and advancement
- Have everything you require of a productive employee
- Know how to communicate and coordinate to get the job done
- Have served our country and have earned consideration for employment
Taxpayers have contributed to their training and education. Take advantage of this valuable resource.
What is online or E-Mentoring?
Also known as online mentoring or telementoring.
- Connects an IT professional with a returning veteran.
- The pair communicates via the Internet at least once a week over a period of six months to a year.
- You might meet the person over lunch, enjoy informal conversation and meet other mentor-mentee peers.
Yes, I would like to volunteer as an e-mentor.