Be a Protégé - General Information

Guidelines and Responsibilities of Protégés

• The protégé should be prepared to provide background information on the business and any previous business experience he/she may have.
• The “Protégé Information Form” must be completed by the protégé prior to being matched with a mentor.
• The initial matching of the protégé and mentor will be arranged by the Program Coordinator. Every effort will be made to match the protégé to a mentor who would be most appropriate for the protégé’s business and objectives.
• Once a mentor has been identified, the Program Coordinator will arrange a meeting between mentor and protégé for the purpose of assessing the suitability of the match. When the match is appropriate, the Program Coordinator will facilitate the completion of a “Mentor and Protégé Agreement” form. This form is signed by both mentor and protégé to ensure that both parties understand each other's expectations and that both parties respect each others’ confidentiality. This form will be distributed upon commencement of the program.
• The protégé should be prepared to provide any pertinent data related to the area in which mentoring is needed.
• The mentor’s main responsibility will be to provide guidance and assistance by offering practical information based on their business experiences. Whenever possible, the mentor will endeavor to guide the protégé to the appropriate source of professional advice or assistance.
• The mentoring process will consist of an average of 2 hours of meeting time per month for twelve (12) full months and will be conducted on a no-charge basis.
• A “Release of Liability” document will be signed at the orientation seminar to ensure no legal recourse against the protégé, mentor, Raj Manek Business Mentorship Program, advisory group, or the Saskatoon and District Chamber of Commerce.