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Check & Connect Mentor Training is an in-depth, competency-based training designed to provide Check & Connect mentors with the information, competencies, and skills needed to be an effective Check & Connect mentor at their local site.
Participants will learn about and understand—
This training is designed for those assigned the role of Check & Connect mentor as well as those interested in Check & Connect mentoring principles and practices. Check & Connect site coordinators and administrators are also encouraged to attend.
Check & Connect offers training both in-person and online. To learn more about the options we offer, please view the following table:
| Training Type | Cost per participant | Materials provided to each participant | Training hours |
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| Implementing with Fidelity manual | Participant guide | ||||
| Self-Paced Online | $300/participant; |  |
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3.5 - 6 hours to view the training videos and engage in thoughtful and reflective activities |
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| Open Enrollment at U of M | Prices coming soon | |
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More information coming soon |
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| Onsite | Call for pricing | |
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12 hours over 2 days |
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Learn more about the process and steps for registering and completing online training with the video and infographic below:
Here is a description of the Registration Process Infographic:
Yes! When completing registration, you have the option of adding additional group members when reviewing your registration summary.
Check & Connect site coordinators and administrators are also encouraged to attend. Coordinators who directly manage Mentors are highly encouraged to participate in Mentor training.
Training start dates may not be delayed. All registered participants must complete training within four weeks of receiving access to the training videos. Please complete registration when you are ready to begin training.
Yes! Completing Check & Connect’s Self-Paced Online Mentor Training as a group is encouraged; however, it is not required. This self-paced online training can be completed individually.
Check & Connect’s Online Training is password protected. Within 3 business days of registering, participants will receive an email invitation to create a password to access the training. The email invitation will come from info@vidyard.com with the subject "You're invited to a Video Hub."
Self-Paced Online Mentor Training will take approximately 3.5 to 6 hours to view the training videos and engage in thoughtful reflective activities throughout the video content.
The Check & Connect Implementing with Fidelity manual and Training Participant Guide are included in the training materials that will be shipped to the registration mailing address. The C&C Implementing with Fidelity manual is our expanded guide to the theoretical foundations, components, elements, and steps for implementing Check & Connect. The Training Participant Guide includes introductory resources and other materials that are part of the training activities. Both resources will be utilized throughout the online training experience.
Yes! Once the training access has expired, participants will be emailed a link to download a certificate of participation via email stating Check & Connect Self-Paced Online Mentor Training has been completed. The amount of time will be 3 hours, which reflects the training video viewing time.
Please contact us at cconnect-tech@umn.edu to schedule a personalized Zoom consultation to discuss onsite training options.
"The training really helped the participants to solidify and understand the importance of determining specific criteria for student selection when implementing the model. The technical assistance was very beneficial and provided an opportunity to discuss actual cases and to receive feedback regarding model fidelity."
- Leah Hannah, Director of Strategic Development, Pennsylvania Counseling Services
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