Career Development Program
The first FAPAC Career Development Mentorship Program Kickoff
At Department of Education, June 8, 2012
In support of Executive Order 13583 on establishing a coordinated government-wide initiative to promote diversity and inclusion in the federal workforce, the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) is proud to introduce its first career development program titled, "The Career Development Program for High Performers" (CDP).
The CDP is open to all federal employees with permanent career status at all levels. Up to 40 applicants (mentors and mentees) will be selected for the program. Its curriculum includes a kickoff for orientation, mutually scheduled one-on-one mentoring sessions, group training workshops, a mid-point progress review, a close-out recognition ceremony and leadership courses offered in the community.
To be eligible for being a mentor, you must be GS-13 or above and have 8 years of federal services. A mentor will guide high performers seeking to improve themselves. A good mentor must possess good knowledge of the Federal Personnel System, the structure of federal career programs, skills in performance evaluation and counseling, and abilities to provide resources to the mentee. A good mentor should be a role model, counselor, and advisor to the mentee.
Mentoring Objectives:
- serve as an additional resource for self-improvement and professional development;
- offer excellent opportunities to strengthen personal goals and career planning;
- provide a forum to discuss mentees’ concerns in regard to becoming a high performer in federal government; and most important,
- enrich individual readiness for hiring and career advancement opportunities via resume and interview practices.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
| One-on-one mentoring: |
24 hours |
40% |
| Group Activities: |
6 hours |
20% |
| Mentee Assessment: |
1 hour |
20% |
| Mentor Assessment: |
1 hour |
20% |
Should you have questions, please contact Selina Lee via email at selina.lee@ed.gov or call 202-205-0518.
Mentoring Activities Schedule
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Time commitment is critical to the success of a formal mentoring program. Both mentors and mentees are required to attend all mutually agreed upon one-on-one session totaling up to 24 hours. Mentors are required to attend the mandatory mentor training.
In addition, mentees are required to attend eight (8) hour group activities to graduate from the program. In total, mentee participants will need to set aside 32 hours for this program during this 12-month period. In lieu of these group activities, waiver may be requested for mentees to take workshops at their agencies as a substitute to this requirement due to geographical distance. Some of these group activities will be scheduled during the weekdays but on occasion, during the weekend to accommodate maximum attendance. Participants will sign a mentoring agreement to acknowledge their roles and responsibilities to improve work performance using the CD program. In support of the goals and objectives of FAPAC, they will be agreeing to make a contribution to FAPAC’s program and membership activities.
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Date
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GROUP ACTIVITIES
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Location
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June 8, 2012 -Complete
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Kickoff for Orientation: Successful Career Planning and Mentoring Tips
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Department of Education,
Washington DC
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August 24, 2012 -
Complete
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Workshop I – Writing a Winning Resume
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Washington DC
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October 25, 2012
2 hours
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Mid-Point Feedback Exchange
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Conference Call
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November 15, 2012
2 hours
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Workshop II - Powerful Networking
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Department of Education,
Washington DC
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March 5, 2013
3 hours
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Workshop III – Interview Practice
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Department of Education,
Washington DC
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May 28, 2013
2 hours
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Closeout for Recognition
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Department of Education,
Washington DC
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Conference call will be made available for those who cannot attend onsite.
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