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Felix Alvarez, MPA, CPPO
What is a Mentor/Protégé Why the need and benefits of
participating?Possible ActivitiesOpen DiscussionNext StepsQuestions
Mentoring is the process by which those with more experience provide advice, support, and knowledgeto those with less experience. Mentors possess the wisdom that only experience can provide, and shareit with Protégés who are truly interested in expanding their depth of knowledge in Public Procurement
Develop Future Public Procurement Professionals and Leaders
Mentors are able to share their invaluable knowledge
Address Aging WorkforceAdds Value to Public Procurement ProfessionFoster Professional RelationshipsEnhance Protégé knowledge/core capabilities
in Public Procurement
Discuss career goals, paths, challenges and possibilities
Discuss current public procurement issues/changes to law
Be a sounding boardAttend a business/board meeting with mentorPractice interviewing/presentation skillsAssist with certification process and prep for
testing
What are your thoughts on creating such a program?
What are time commitments you feel are feasible?
Create a team of 3-4 volunteers to help define mentorship program objectives, time and commitment requirements and recruitment
Host a networking/social event to introduce all participants
Match mentors/menteesReceive bi annual feedback from participants
for lessons learnedExoand to mentoring students in college
seeking public service jobs
http://www.equaterra.com/_filelib/FileCabinet/Research/IPMA_Research_Whitepaper_Impact_of_Aging_Workforce_on_Public_Sector.pdf?FileName=IPMA_Research_Whitepaper_-_Impact_of_Aging_Workforce_on_Public_Sector.pdf
http://www.mentoring.org/downloads/mentoring_417.pdf
http://www.governing.com/blogs/by-the-numbers/gov-aging-public-sector-has-some-of-oldest-workers-set-to-retire.html
http://www.dol.gov/odep/pdf/NTAR_Employer_Strategies_Report.pdf
Felix Alvarez, MPA, CPPONorth Texas Tollway AuthoritySr. Director of Procurement Services5900 W. Plano ParkwayPlano, Texas 75026Phone: 214-461-2076 Email: [email protected]