AFB Talent Lab Mentor
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AFB Talent Lab
The badge earner has served as an AFB Talent Lab Mentor for at least one full term. While carrying out their regular job functions, the earner was also responsible for providing content guidance to assigned program participants and tracking and evaluating participant progress throughout the program. More information about AFB Talent Lab Mentor responsibilities is outlined in the earning criteria below.
- Type Validation
- Level Advanced
- Time Months
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Conduct weekly mentoring meetings, including individual and group sessions, with all assigned AFB Talent Lab interns and apprentices.
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Complete the AFB Talent Lab training curriculum and engage with all assignments in order to provide authentic support to participants.
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Evaluate participant submissions, providing timely feedback on assignments utilizing Google Classroom or another LMS as determined by the Program Manager.
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Contribute to program development by providing regular feedback on module content, assignments, and the participants’ experience in the learning program.
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Attend all required team meetings, including daily team stand-ups and weekly AFB Talent Lab group check-ins.
Standards
AFB Talent Lab’s Accessibility & Usability Standards focus on competency in five key areas, including Industry Regulations & Guidelines, Assistive Technology, Inclusive Design, Inclusive Development, and Process Management. Please visit the AFB Talent Lab website for more details on our program standards and learning targets.
AFB Talent Lab Mentors are authentic users of assistive technology with demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: accessibility and usability testing, software development, project management, inclusive web design, teaching, and leadership. Additional details about mentor qualifications can be reviewed on our website.