VOP Mentorship

Our goal is to connect mentors with mentees.  According to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Veterans in the Workplace study, a veteran mentorship program:

  • Forms a voluntary one-on-one relationship between a junior Veteran employee and a senior mentor (preferably someone with military experience)
  • Assists the Veteran employee with his or her personal and professional growth in an organization
  • Focuses on helping the Veteran employee adjust to the civilian workplace culture and reach his or her full potential within the organization

Request a Mentor

Please click here to access the application to request a professional mentor and provide some information about yourself. Mentee must have obtained their DRI certification prior to requesting acceptance into the mentorship program.

Volunteer to be a Mentor

Being a mentor can be deeply rewarding – you get to pass along your hard-won lessons learned, help someone new to the profession avoid pitfalls and learn the ropes, and pay back the universe for all the people who helped you in your life.  It can also help your career, as mentorship also allows you to learn from people with different experiences, and demonstrates a commitment to leadership and helping the broader community. Please click here to access the application to offer your service as a mentor and provide some information about yourself.

Mentorship Resources

Learn how to start preparing for interviews, mentoring tips, social media tips, and quick reference on military to civilian translations.