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Wyoming Mentoring Program

The Wyoming NRCS Mentoring Program was developed by the Wyoming Civil Rights Advisory Committee and adopted by Wyoming leadership in 2008.

The Wyoming Mentoring Handbook provides employees with information on the objectives of the mentoring program as well as guidance on how to build a successful mentoring relationship. Employees should refer to GM-360, Part 403, Subpart J, National Mentoring Policy for further guidance on the mentoring program.

All employees are encouraged to use this program as a method for training and for career development. Those interested in being mentored as well as those interested in becoming mentors are encouraged to submit their applications to the Mentor Coordinator, who is the Assistant State Conservationist for Quality Assurance and Evaluation. Questions concerning the mentoring program should be directed to the Leadership Team individual in the employee's area of responsibility or to the Assistant State Conservationist for Quality Assurance and Evaluation.

J. Xavier Montoya
State Conservationist

 

Title 360 – General Manual

 Part 403 – Subpart J – Mentoring Program

WY360.403.110 Mentoring Process
  1. Purpose.  The NRCS Wyoming Mentoring Program is a multi-faceted employee development program that capitalizes on the experience of successful role models (mentors) who volunteer to share their expertise, on an individually structured basis, to assist other employees (mentees) who wish to define and develop their own careers through goal setting and personal initiatives.  
     

  2. Objectives. The Wyoming Mentoring Program objectives are to:

a.    Provide NRCS Wyoming employees opportunities for career development and personal and professional growth;

b.    Increase communication among employees, including an improved ability to work on teams;

c.    Foster commitment to the agency by developing productive employees;

d.    Aid in retaining and recruiting employees by making NRCS Wyoming’s positive work environment more attractive to employees and potential employees;

e.    Introduce employees to a wider range of disciplinary knowledge, issues, and priorities;

f.    Increase employee morale and job satisfaction;

g.    Develop a support system and peer network connection to assist employees with understanding and supporting agency structure, culture, and values; and

h.    Enhance employee visibility, leadership, interpersonal, and technical skills.

  1. Action.

a.    The mentoring program requires support by all Wyoming NRCS employees.

b.    The attached Mentoring Program Handbook sets forth specific actions for mentors, mentees, supervisors, and the mentor coordinator.

  1. Application Process. The attached Mentoring Program Handbook includes the application process/forms for both mentors and mentees.

WY360.403.1 Mentoring Program Guide

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 Wyoming Mentoring Program Handbook (PDF, 98 KB)

 

[360-GM Amend. 1, December 2008]