Become a Mentee
Program Overview
The WSB Mentorship Program is designed to support adults seeking employment through structured, one-on-one mentoring relationships. The program pairs mentors and mentees based on shared goals and areas of interest to encourage sustainable growth, confidence, and career development.
Goals
· Build job-readiness skills
· Develop personal and professional confidence
· Support long-term sustainable independence
· Networking
Mentee Requirements
· Be actively enrolled in a Vocational Training Program at World Services for the Blind.
· Must have access to a virtual meeting platform, such as Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams (FaceTime is not permitted)
· Meet and maintain the Good Standing Requirements as outlined in the Client Manual.
· Review, sign, and follow the Mentorship Agreement included in the Mentorship Application, including all expectations stated within it.
· Submit your resume along with a letter of recommendation from a professional source—such as an instructor, case manager, VR counselor, or any other professional—to mentorship@wsblind.org.
If you are interested in applying for the Mentorship program as a potential mentee, please fill out and sign the WSB Mentee Application & Agreement form
Once all required information and documentation are received, the Mentorship Team will review them. Upon approval, a mentor will be assigned, along with a start date. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact mentorship@wsblind.org or call 501-664-7100.