The PennDOT Mentor-Protege Program, while being open to all DBEs, was developed specifically to help underutilized PennDOT DBEs gain qualifications and project experience. This is a critical concept for all program stakeholders to understand as we set the proper expectations for participation in this program. It’s also important to remember that the Mentor-Protege Program does not replace the DBE program, but your protege’s participation will count toward your DBE goal for the Mentor-Protege Program project.
- 7.20.23 PennDOT MPP Navigational Call – Mentor Protege Pairing Process (15:27)
- 1:00 How do Mentors begin the process of selecting a protege to mentor on a project?
- 1:27 How do I know if I’m enrolled in the MPP?
- 1:42 Adding project details
- 2:05 Finding Proteges from your cohort to select for teaming request
- 5:10 How do proteges receive notification of a pairing request?
- 6:19 How do mentors know if their protege selection for teaming on a project has been accepted?
- 6:48 An admit must approve the project for a Mentor/Protege team to move forward
- 7:30 Executing the MOU between Mentor and Protege.
- 10:36 Developing a Work Plan (Samples, Best Practices, and Templates review)
- 11:27 Uploading a Work Plan with Anticipated Start Date
- 12:34 Approval of the Work Plan by an PennDOT
- 12:53 What happens if our Work plan is denied initially?
- 13:09 Surveying the MPP experience of Mentors and Proteges.
- 13:53 Protege’s view of their Work Plan
- 6.22.23 MPP Open Q&A Call (46:32)
- 19:30 Invite your own Mentor or Protege to the program
- 12.15.22 PennDOT Mentor-Protege Program Open Q&A Session
- 13:05 – Making Connections in Rooms
- 12.8.22 PennDOT Mentor-Protege Program Open Q&ASsession
- 12.1.22 PennDOT Mentor-Protege Program Open Q&ASsession
- 39:20 – A Tip for Mentors “How to Recruit Proteges”