A Mentor Program: Investing in a Productive Future-A Mentor Program Webinar Handout

A Mentor Program Webinar Handout

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The document outlines a Mentor Program presented by Nate Melia, Safety Director at Stresscon Corporation, focusing on investing in a productive future. The program addresses issues such as generational differences, lack of commitment, and injuries within the organization. It emphasizes a culture of mentorship, drawing on research in peer mentorship in the construction industry. The program includes safety and production training overseen by assigned mentors, with a review process that includes management approval and evaluations. Training covers a range of areas such as safety rules, procedures, equipment, and stressing. The results of the Mentor Program include increased morale, commitment, leadership initiative, and participation in the Employee Excellence Program. It also led to reduced injuries and turnover rates within the organization. The program encourages leadership development, acquiring new skills, and creating future management opportunities. Lastly, it highlights the importance of bringing in a new generation through school partnerships, job fairs, and internships as an investment in a productive future.

Keywords

Mentor Program

Nate Melia

Safety Director

Stresscon Corporation

Generational differences

Peer mentorship

Safety training

Employee Excellence Program

Leadership development

Management opportunities