Seminole State College MVP (Mentoring Veterans Program)
What is MVP?
MVP (Mentoring Veterans Program) is a peer mentoring program for veterans attending Seminole State. It is administered by the Veteran Student Services and United Assistance for Veterans organization.
Purpose
To provide a supportive environment for incoming student veterans in order to ease their transition from military to civilian and/or academic life.
How does it work?
“Seasoned” student veterans (i.e. mentors) are matched with incoming student veterans (i.e. mentees) who could benefit from having a guide, coach, or resource person during their first year at Seminole State.
Mentor Requirements
- Passion to contribute to another’s development
- Enrolled at Seminole State: successfully completed 1 year
- GPA 3.0+
- Student Veteran or Military Service Member
- Attend training
Mentor Benefits
Soft Skill Development- opportunity to develop/enhance skills in effective communication (e.g. developing rapport, active listening, providing/ receiving feedback, etc.)
Knowledge Sharing- a chance to share knowledge regarding your major and career aspirations, effective study habits, school/community resources, social activities, etc.
Intrinsic Satisfaction- gained through acting as a guide, coach, and/or resource person
Resume Building – mentoring demonstrates the effectiveness of your soft skills and ability to share knowledge, which are qualities highly in demand by employers
Tradition – as an MVP Mentor you become part of a Seminole State Tradition for the student veteran community, and your mentee/protege may become a future mentor
Mentee Requirements
- Enrolled at Seminole State
- Student Veteran Military Service Member
- Attend training
- Meet with mentor monthly
Mentee Benefits
- Easy access to an experienced Seminole State student veteran, who has “been there”.
- Personalized guidance, encouragement, and camaraderie during the first year at Seminole State to ease the transition from military to civilian/ academic life.
- Assistance with reaching your academic, social and professional goals.
- Not having to “go it alone” during your first year at Seminole State.
- Skill development that could lead to you becoming a future MVP Mentor.
Who can be a mentor?
- Veteran students (beyond freshman year) and Seminole State staff and faculty/staff members who are Veterans.
Who can be a mentee?
- All Seminole State Veteran students.