Program FAQs

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• Circle Challenges
  • https://hbichq.com/circlechallenge
• Sponsorship
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• Mentorship Certification
  • https://hbichq.com/mentorship

HBIC HQ Programs:

• Mentorship Certification
  • https://hbichq.com/mentorship
• Pave the Path to Success Program
  • https://hbichq.com/pave-the-path-to-success
• Startup Incubator Grant Program
  • https://hbichq.com/startup-incubator
• Youth Leadership Intensive
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Pave the Path to Success FAQs:

• What it is
  • An 8-week live learning experience that pairs mentors with mentees to work through the milestones of the Pave the Path to Success curriculum and textbook; the program also includes a supplemental textbook to further enrich the learning experience, depending on the participant’s choice.
• Who it’s for
  • The Pave the Path to Success program was designed to provide accessible personal & professional development skills & a stronger support community for women-identified persons who are former foster youth, or survivors of domestic abuse or homelessness, or who have faced other adversities.
• What it Covers
  • The Pave the Path to Success curriculum covers entrepreneurship basics such as Personal Branding, the 5 P’s of Business, Prioritizing Success, Building a Business, Productivity Hacks, & Continuous Leadership. In addition to these topics, the program also offers a secondary learning path.
• How it Works
  • This 8 week program consists of live online classes & mentor sessions. Each week focuses on a new chapter from the textbooks. Assignments & participation are mandatory parts of this program, this results in hands-on experience, personal accountability, time/resource management skills & lifelong confidence
• Choose Your Path
  • In addition to the Pave the Path to Success textbook, each participant will choose a supplemental learning path to enrich their experience based on their needs. These secondary textbooks have been designed to supplement the Pave the Path to Success program based on feedback from prior workshops. Participants can choose to focus on either Personal Development & Life Skills or Professional Development and Leadership Skills as options for their supplemental learning path.

Pave the Path to Success Program Elements:

• Course Material: The Roadmap to Success
  • Each participant of this online program receives 2 textbooks; the Pave the Path to Success textbook, & a supplemental textbook based on their choice. The supplemental textbook options focus on either Personal Development & Life Skills or Professional Development & Leadership Skills, depending on what they need.
• Online Meetings: Communal Learning Experience
  • This program consists of 8 weeks of twice-weekly online meetings: 1 class meeting & 1 mentor meeting. The class meetings will review the lesson, or “Milestone” material; along with the assignments, or “Milestone Achievements” for each textbook.
• Milestones: Results-Based Exercises
  • In order to progress and graduate from this program, each participant must attend all course meetings and mentor meetings, & turn in all Milestone Achievements. Accountability is built into this program, along with the tools & support needed for success.
• Hands-On: Real-World Experience
  • The lessons & assignments in all program textbooks have been designed to provide accessible learning & hands-on experiences. These lessons focus on guiding the participant through the steps needed to take control of their lives and build a better future.

Pave the Path to Success Agenda Schedule:

• Week 1
  • Intro Meeting
    • Introduce participants to the course materials & curriculum.
  • Mentor Meeting 1
    • Meet with the paired mentor & confirm milestone achievement review meetings.
• Week 2
  • Milestone #1 – Your Personal Brand
    • Living Like a Leader
    • Working Your Network
  • Mentor Meeting 2
    • Review Milestone Achievement for both textbooks before next meeting
• Week 3
  • Milestone #2 – 5 P’s of Business
    • Overview
    • Inspiration
  • Mentor Meeting 3
    • Review Milestone Achievement for both textbooks before next meeting
• Week 4
  • Milestone #3- Prioritizing Success
    • Be SMART
    • Success Roadmap
  • Mentor Meeting 4
    • Review Milestone Achievement for both textbooks before next meeting
• Week 5
  • Milestone #4 – Building a Business
    • The Business Backend
    • Putting it into Action
  • Mentor Meeting 5
    • Review Milestone Achievement for both textbooks before next meeting
• Week 6
  • Milestone #5 – Productivity Hacks
    • Make the Most of Mini-Moments
    • Mini-Moment Momentum
  • Mentor Meeting 6
    • Review Milestone Achievement for both textbooks before next meeting
• Week 7
  • Milestone #6 – Continuous Leadership
    • Knowledge is Power
    • Strength in Numbers
  • Mentor Meeting 7
    • Review Milestone Achievement for both textbooks before next meeting
• Week 8
  • Graduation Celebration
    • Final Milestone Achievement Review & Graduation Celebration
  • Mentor Meeting 6
    • Final meeting, Mentee will assess Mentor

Pave the Path to Success – Your Roadmap to a Brighter Future

Main Textbook  – Table of Contents

• Milestone #1 – Your Personal Brand
  • Living Like a Leader
  • Working Your Network
• Milestone #2 – 5 P’s of Business
  • Overview
  • Inspiration
• Milestone #3 – Prioritizing Success
  • Be SMART
  • Success Roadmap
• Milestone #4 – Building a Business
  • The Business Backend
  • Putting it into Action
• Milestone #5 – Productivity Hacks
  • Make the Most of Mini-Moments
  • Mini-Moment Momentum
• Milestone #6 – Continuous Leadership
  • Knowledge is Power
  • Strength in Numbers
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Course Materials

• The above is the Table of Contents of the textbook.
• Course material includes a textbook and handouts.
• A new lesson, or “Milestone,” is covered each class.
• Each Milestone includes an assignment called “Milestone Achievement” which must be completed.

Boss is a Four Letter Word – Leadership from the Inside Out

Supplemental Textbook #1  – Table of Contents

• Milestone #1 – The Essence of Leadership
  • What it Takes to be a Leader
  • Leadership Design
• Milestone #2 – The Embodiment of Leadership
  • Leadership from within
  • looking Like a Leader
• Milestone #3- The Elements of Leadership
  • Building Trust
  • Nonverbal Leadership
• Milestone #4 – The Influence of Leadership
  • Creating Cooperation
  • Opinions as a Tool
• Milestone #5 – The Emotions of Leadership
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • The Importance of Empathy
• Milestone #6 – The Act of Leadership
  • Establishing Leadership
  • Taking the Lead

Course Materials

• The above is the Table of Contents of the textbook.
• Course material includes a textbook and handouts.
• A new lesson, or “Milestone,” is covered each class.
• Each Milestone includes an assignment called “Milestone Achievement” which must be completed.

The SPARK Process – Life Lessons for Reclaiming Your Spark

Supplemental Textbook #2  – Table of Contents

• Milestone #1 – The S.P.A.R.K. Process
  • What is S.P.A.R.K.
  • How to use S.P.A.R.K.
  • Little Life Lessons
• Milestone #2 – Daily Spark
  • Words to Live By
  • Mirror Mirror
  • Diva Your Destiny
• Milestone #3- The Whole Spark
  • Polishing Your Spark
  • Your Inner Spark
  • Your Personal Canvas
• Milestone #4 – Let It Go
  • Don’t Shade Your Spark
  • Clear Your Space
  • The SPARK Perspectives
• Milestone #5 – It Takes a Village
  • Family Follies
  • Picking Your Posse
  • The Power of Empathy
• Milestone #6 – Fanning the Flames
  • The Sparked Lifestyle
  • Take Care of You
  • Living Your Spark

Course Materials

• The above is the Table of Contents of the textbook.
• Course material includes a textbook and handouts.
• A new lesson, or “Milestone,” is covered each class.
• Each Milestone includes an assignment called “Milestone Achievement” which must be completed.

Mentorship Certification FAQs:

• What it is
  • The Mentorship Certification is a practical approach to mentorship training focusing on results-based techniques & best practices. The certification requires 20 mentor-hours as well as successful completion of all lessons, course materials and hands-on assignments in a real world environment.
• Who it’s for
  • The Mentorship Certification program was designed to provide a hands-on, practical approach to mentorship best practices for women who wish to lend their support and experience to the guidance of others, either as part of their career/profession, an expression of altruism, or, more commonly, both.
• What it Covers
  • The Mentorship Certification program covers everything you need to for successful and effective mentoring. Course lessons include: Mentorship Basics, Motivation Techniques, How to Craft Mentor Sessions, and Mentor Pairing. In addition to these lessons, the program also pairs mentees for a guided real-world mentor experience.
• How it Works
  • This program includes weekly classes, a Mentor Bio in our Community Directory, 20 hours of paired mentee sessions, & is designed to be completed in 16 weeks. Each mentor will be paired with one or more participants of the Pave the Path to Success program & will be featured in our Community Directory so mentees can find and connect with a Certified Mentor.
• Continued Success
  • In addition to receiving Mentor Certification, you will also have the opportunity to create and host your own Circle Challenge at HBICHQ.com to demonstrate & share your skills, & reach potential mentees. This is especially beneficial for those who wish to continue with educational mentorship or pursue mentoring or coaching as a career path. Hosting for the Circle Challenge is limited to Certified Mentors, in order to help continue their leadership experience, provide a platform for their voice, & help them reach potential clients and mentees.

Mentorship Certification Program Elements:

• Online Meetings: Communal Learning Experience
  
  • This program consists of 6 weekly meetings for course lessons, followed by 10 weeks of bi-weekly meetings for hands-on training and paired mentoring to satisfy the 20 mentor-hour requirement. Class meeting and mentee meeting attendance is mandatory.
• Best Practices: Tried & True Techniques
  • The lessons in this course are based on efficiency and results-based mentorship techniques. The practical lessons, handouts, and paired mentoring covered in this certification course is designed with best practices in mind for effective mentoring.
• Hands-On: Real-World Experience
  
  • Paired mentoring and required mentor-hours ensure that each graduate has the hands-on, real-world experience needed to succeed in their future path, build confidence, hone their voice, and demonstrate their knowledge-share and leadership skills.
• Continued Success: Your Personal Platform
  • As well as induction into our Mentor Directory, graduates may create & host Circle Challenges to demonstrate skills & reach new mentees. This helps our Mentors continue with educational mentorship, or pursue mentoring or coaching as a career path.

Mentorship Certification Overview
Here is some information to help you prepare for Mentorship Certification:

• Certification Process
  • Weekly Online Meetings
    • Weekly class & mentee meetings are mandatory.
  • 20 Hours Paired Mentoring
    • 10hrs assigned &10hrs your choice, per approval.
  • Assessment from Mentee
    • Mentees will assess their mentorship experience.
  • Certificate & Induction
    • Receive your Certificate & get inducted into our Community Directory.
• Technical Requirements for Participation
  • This is a 100% remote class with weekly video conferences. Participants are responsible for assuring continued attendance & success by making sure they have everything they need, including speakers/headset & the ability to login & participate uninterrupted during each meeting. Participants are also required to have the ability to work with digital documents in order to complete assignments & to participate in paired remote mentoring sessions.
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Our inclusive community of donor members are here to support and uplift each other, and donor membership comes with benefits ranging from free Circle Challenges to inclusion in a Networking and Mentor Directory. Learn more at HBICHQ.com/Membership and become a Donor Member today.

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