Career Information for High School Students can be found at www.explosives.org

Mentors Can Make the Difference 
The mission of the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) is to foster relationships between knowledgeable ISEE members and current students to compliment the academic curriculum with exposure to real-world know-how. The ISEE Mentoring Program matches current students with experienced professionals for guidance and support. 

Roles and Responsibilities in Mentoring Relationships
Understanding what is expected of the mentor/student will lay the foundation for a successful relationship. Remember that a mentoring relationship should be mutually beneficial.

Mentor: 
• Provide guidance based on past business experiences
• Expand the student’s knowledge of your industry
• Share stories of past successes and failures
• Assist the student in career selection and with job search techniques
• Introduce the student to your network of business associates
• Provide opportunities for job shadowing
• Offer constructive criticism in a supportive way
• Communicate on a regular basis

Student: 
• Initiate the relationship by contacting your assigned mentor
• Convey your expectations of the relationship
• Set objectives for each meeting with your mentor
• Establish open communication with your mentor
• Be flexible to accommodate your mentor’s schedule
• Communicate on a regular basis
• Must be a Student Member of ISEE - click here to join ISEE

The Mentoring Relationship
The Mentoring Program provides both the mentor and the student opportunities to develop lasting relationships from which both can benefit. Ideally, relationships extend beyond professional aspirations and develop into long-term personal friendships. Mentors provide students experiences in developing both professional and social relationships. This is accomplished through monthly interactions and events sponsored by the International Society of Explosives Engineers.

Mentoring Program Outline & Resources
Program Guidelines