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AF launches MyVector, mentorship resources for Airmen NAFB, from page 9 __________ Ide, 99th Force Support Squadron
chief of Education and Training,
By Tech. Sgt. Torri Hendrix ing plan, discussion forums, a bullet limit of $4,500 per fiscal year. De- stated the first step is to always see a
tracker to document accomplishments, gree programs or courses, academic counselor and they can direct them
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Command and the ability to dialogue online with or technical, can be taken from two to taking the correct steps.
your mentor. A resource page is also or four year institutions on base or
Information available to assist both parties with off. “Before becoming the chief of
mentoring questions and relationships. Education and Training, I was a
WASHINGTON — The Air Force Fragoso added that Air Force business owner who did most of
recently launched an improved and “Air Force mentoring fosters a cul- Tuition Assistance is an important the hiring,” said Ide. “I know from
re-branded Career Path Tool, called ture of inclusion for all Airmen while quality of life program that provides the standpoint of a hiring official
MyVector, which encourages mentor- maximizing their strengths, and is 100% tuition and fees for courses the importance of conveying your
ship between Airmen at all levels. aligned with the culture of the Air taken by active duty personnel. competency level for a job position
Force for mission accomplishment,” during an interview.
The first step in the success of My- said Dr. Patricia McGill, the doctrine, However, when using TA it is
Vector is for Airmen to volunteer to institutional competencies and men- important to remember there are “One of the ways to show your
be mentors and share their experience toring chief. “MyVector captures Air- requirements to its usage. Members competency is to point out your edu-
and expertise with other Airmen. men experiences within and across Air must maintain a cumulative grade cational accomplishments. Though
Force specialty codes and occupational point average of 2.0 or higher on many students may not know how
“Mentoring and networking are two series. Mentors will be able to provide a 4.0 grading scale to continue to important a degree is at the time
of the most important things for lead- feedback on their mentees’ career pro- receive TA. For graduate studies, they are taking the courses, they will
ers to embrace,” said Secretary of the gression.” members must maintain a GPA of soon know once they hit the streets.
Air Force Deborah Lee James. “Men- 3.0 or higher. Failure to maintain A degree accomplishment is very
toring represents an investment -- one Mentorship requires time, effort and these requirements will result in important and it pleases me when a
where we may not know the impact dedication. To assist with this process, students having to pay for courses student earns one.”
until many years later.” there is a “Mentoring Checklist” in on their own until they get to the
Air Force Manual 36-2643, “Air Force required GPA. The office offers many other edu-
The reconfigured online platform Mentoring Program,” which outlines cational services such as the GI Bill,
supporting mentoring has a modern how to plan for the different mentor- Airman can also utilize DANTES commissioning, transition assistance,
look and feel. These new configura- ing sessions. and CLEP testing. Successfully com- reimbursement and collection for
tions support not only the traditional pleting the 90-minute DANTES or failed courses, scholarships, financial
by-name request method of requesting “No matter your age, it’s important CLEP tests can give Airmen college aid and more.
a mentor, but also provide a mentor- to help each other,” James said. “Seek credit without having to take the
matching capability based on weighted a mentor and be a mentor.” test’s corresponding college course. For more information about edu-
characteristics identified by the Air- cation assistance offered at Nellis Air
man searching for a mentor. If an Airman feels they are pre- Force Base, contact the education
pared to test out of a class, William office at 702-652-5280.
MyVector has a real-time mentor-
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