Army Mentorship Program
Army National Guard: State Active Duty
Benefit Fact Sheet
Summary:
The Army Mentorship Program was created in July of 2005 to encourage Soldiers and Department of the Army (DA) Civilians to engage in mentoring activities beyond the chain of command. The Army Mentorship Program is voluntary and serves to promote learning and development among the Army's future leaders.
Eligibility:
All Soldiers in the Active and Reserve Components, their Family members, and DA Civilians are eligible to participate in the Army Mentorship Program. The program is also available to Retirees, Cadets, Veterans, and Contractors who have access to AKO.
Benefit Highlights:
The Army Mentorship Program is a web-based program that provides online information, tools, chat forums, and references to assist in creating formal or informal mentoring relationships. The Army Mentorship Program homepage is located on the Army G-1 website and is open to the public. It offers a training video, mentorship references, and brief descriptions for mentors and mentees.
The Army Mentorship Resource Center (accessible only with an AKO login and password) provides the capability to register for the mentorship program, create a profile, and search available profiles for a mentor or mentee. Participants are encouraged to seek mentors/mentees from outside the chain of command to broaden their understanding, experience, contribution, and development. The resource center is also the place to participate in forums tailored to specific areas of interest. Individuals can choose the type of mentoring relationship desired such as face-to-face or virtual one-on-one (online or by email).
Additional Information:
For more information, please visit the following sites:
Army Mentorship Homepage on the Army G-1 website: http://www.armyg1.army.mil/HR/mentorship/default.asp
Army Knowledge Online:
https://akologin.us.army.mil
Document Review Date: 3 January 2013