implementation one
Goal: Connectivity
Digital connectivity is often beyond the financial means of individuals and families. These persons are excluded from the myriad benefits of ICT, such as translation services for persons with limited English proficiency (LEP), telemedicine visits, and social interactions (mentoring).
Plan: Virtual Mentoring
Utilizing reliable digital connectivity and ICT, to establish collaborative, virtual mentorships between people with proficiencies in specified trades or professions and people desiring to learn or explore those trades or professions. This program serves the dual objective of providing a service outlet for a retired mentor and an intergenerational learning experience for the student.
Implementation
Recruit mentors in the trades and professions specified in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification system. Provide resources and instructional templates to guide mentors in creating digital tutorials and content in their areas of expertise. Create a library of tutorials accessible to job seekers. Here is a
Recruit mentors in the trades and professions specified in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification system. Provide resources and instructional templates to guide mentors in creating digital tutorials and content in their areas of expertise. Create a library of tutorials accessible to job seekers. Here is an example of virtual welding instruction. This virtual mentoring approach can be applied to many different skills and professions.
Assessment Plan
Survey mentors and students about their personal evaluation of the effectiveness of the virtual teaching and learning experience. The ultimate assessment may be in the employment of the virtual student in their field of study.