2018 PROJECT PULL

NEW MENTOR

RECRUITMENT PACKET

My name is Lisa Miles-Wilkerson and I have been the Project Pull

Director for the past 10 summers. Over the years I have seen the program grow and expand since it was founded in 1996. This

program would not be possible or successful without all of the city employees that give back and mentor high school students. Project Pull is more than a mere high school internship, it is an opportunity

to grow and develop both personally and professionally. Being a mentor allows us to actively shape and mold the future workforce.

By allowing high school youth the opportunities to shadow our work, we are able to instill in them the values, skills, and tools necessary in the professional world. Several former interns are now city

employees themselves, and express the great impact that Project Pull had on their lives. Project Pull fosters a sense of community, one in which we all help each

other succeed in the workforce and beyond. This is not just a summer internship, it is a “FAMILY” where we create life-lasting friendships and bonds. Thank you for your interest in mentoring, we could not do this without you.

~Lisa M. Miles-Wilkerson Program Director

DIRECTOR’S WELCOME

WHAT IS PROJECT PULL ?

Project Pull is a paid summer internship program for high school juniors, seniors and incoming

college freshman, sponsored by the City & County of San Francisco. Project Pull is a multipart

internship program which provides a mixture of educational, challenging and fun opportunities

both inside and outside the workplace. Paired with City employees serving as mentors, interns are

provided with the opportunity to gain insight on careers in the public sector by performing projects

and tasks in a professional work environment.

PROGRAM GOALS

Provide the youth of San Francisco with professional work experience and to steer them towards careers in the public sector.

Provide interns with the chance to explore careers in the fields of architecture, business, engineering, communication, accounting marketing, or science.

Increase the diversity of San Francisco’s workforce with members of underrepresented

communities. Teach values in leadership, teamwork, integrity, creativity, community service and self-

empowerment. Promote interns’ interest in their city and encourage them to give back to their community. Provide students with peer interaction and support.

WHO ARE THE PROJECT PULL PARTICIPANTS

Project Pull participants represent the diversity of San Francisco and hail from a variety of the City’s high schools and neighborhoods.

Interns are college-bound and have a minimum 2.75 grade point average. Teacher recommendation is required with their application. Interest in architecture, business, engineering, the sciences and technology.

Many Project Pull interns have either participated in the program during previous summers or have successfully completed other youth employment programs.

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WHAT MAKES A SUCCESFUL MENTOR? “It's a worthwhile and rewarding experience - because you never know the extent of the positive impact

you can have on someone's life by just spending time with them and sharing your knowledge and experiences - it can be life-changing for both the mentee and the mentor.”

- Sheena Johnson ( Previous Mentor, 2016)

A SUCCESFUL PROJECT PULL MENTOR…

Creates a safe and positive learning environment. Provides interns with skill building tasks and career oriented assignments.

Assigns clearly defined, educational and diverse activities and tasks to intern. Supervises Project Pull Interns and assists them with tasks when necessary. Helps intern acclimate to the work environment by offering a department tour, introducing

intern to co-workers and offering opportunities intern to learn from other workers in the office.

Discusses intern’s short and long term career goals and provide tips to help them achieve their objectives.

Maintains constant communication with Team Leaders, and reaches out whenever they need

assistance. Verifies and authorize intern’s timesheets and complete Timesheet Progress Reports.

Conducts evaluation of Project Pull intern based on participation and work performance.

HOW DOES PROJECT PULL MATCH INTERNS WITH MENTORS

Project Pull staff pairs interns with mentors based on factors such as: career interests, skills, previous experience, personality, location and department. Due to logistical constraints, Project

Pull does not allow mentors to interview their interns, however, Project Pull staff uses information from mentor applications, participant applications and interviews to make an appropriate match. In order to ensure success, Team leaders are in constant communication

and conduct bi-weekly site visits.

WHAT TYPE OF SUPPORT DOES PROJECT PULL OFFER MENTORS

Project Pull is committed to providing a rewarding and educational internship experience to both its career mentors and participants. In order to meet this commitment, all career mentors are

assigned a Project Pull Team Leader. Project Pull Team Leaders are the primary point of contact for the program’s interns and will act as the liaison between the interns, Mentors, Project Pull Director and JCYC Youth Workforce Program. Team Leaders are responsible for intern

placement, mentor and intern training/orientation, planning enrichment activities and events, visiting worksites, assisting in the resolution of workplace issues and processing payroll. Team

Leaders will also serve as a “role model” to the interns and are expected to display professionalism and diligence at all times Project Pull Team Leaders are available to meet with interns and mentors whenever issues at the workplace arise and can also be called upon to

serve as an intermediary between the intern and the mentor.

If you have any questions about the program, mentor application or just have a general question, please do not hesitate to contact us:

PROJECT PULL SUMMER INTERSHIP PROGRAM 525 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE, 9TH FLOOR

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102 Phone: 415.934.3996

Email: Lmiles-wilkerson@sfwater.org

For further information or to download forms, visit us on the Internet at:

www.sfgov.org/projectpull

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2018 PROJECT PULL NEW MENTOR INFORMATION

INSTRUCTION:

Please fill out the following form completely. The information contained in this form will help Project Pull pair you with an intern that is suitable for your department and will also give you the opportunity to outline the educational and constructive internship opportunities you can

provide to your intern.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Mentor’s Name:

City Department & Division:

Worksite Address:

Additional Worksite Location:

Telephone: E-Mail:

Indicate Preferred Contact Method: □ Telephone □ E-Mail

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday:

PLEASE CHECK FIELD(S) THAT CORRESPONDS TO INTERNSHIP

□ Accounting/Finance

□ Administration/Clerical □ Architecture

□ Communication/PR

□ Engineering □ Inventory Management

□ IT/Programming

□ Sciences □ Other:

How many high school interns would you like? □ 1 □ 2 □ 3 □ 4 □ ___

In addition to high school interns, how many Mentor Assistants (college interns) would you

like? □ 1 □ 2 □ 3 □ ___

EXPERIENCE WITH YOUTH(S)

Have you previously served as a worksite supervisor or career mentor with any youth

employment program (including San Francisco YouthWorks, MYEEP, etc.)?

□ Yes □ No

Please describe briefly any experience you have working with youth (including parenting,

coaching, teaching, etc.):

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SKILL BUILDING & MENTORSHIP

The ultimate goal of a mentor is to teach interns competency skills that they can use in their future education and career.

In order to learn more about career and department’s functions, intern will perform the following tasks and special projects during their internship:

Please describe skills, characteristics, and any additional information that would help Project

Pull staff with intern placement:

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SIGNATURES & AUTHORIZATION

Signing below indicates understanding and acceptance of the roles and responsibilities of a

Project Pull mentor. Your signature specifically indicates that you:

Agree to adhere to all policies and procedures associated with the Project Pull Program.

Agree to be fingerprinted for the purpose of obtaining clearance to work with minors.

Project Pull requires all applicants for volunteer and/or employee positions to complete a

criminal background check. As a human resource agency, Project Pull Programs are

classified under California Penal Code 11105.3 and may request “State summary criminal

history information” of anyone who is applying for employment or a volunteer position in

which they would have supervisory or disciplinary power over a minor or any person under

their care. All information received as the result of the required criminal history and back-

ground checks will be kept confidential. Project Pull reserves the right to refuse mentorship

to those who do not pass the criminal background check.

Mentor’s Name (please print):

Signature: Date:

AUTHORIZATION OF TIMESHEETS:

The following information will be used to authorize the signature of career mentors on Project Pull timesheets. Please choose at least two alternate signatories in your office that will be able

to sign timesheets in your absence. Name of City Department:

Mentor 1:

Mentor 2:

Mentor 3:

PLEASE RETURN APPLICATION TO:

Project Pull Summer Internship Program

525 Golden Gate Avenue, 9th Floor San Francisco, CA 94102

OR email: Lmiles-wilkerson@sfwater.org

DEADLINE: Friday, 30 April 2018

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Project Pull Director: Lisa M. Miles-Wilkerson E: Lmiles-wilkerson@sfwater.org

P: 415.934.3996

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PROJECT PULL PROGRAM

SUMMER 2018

TO: Project Pull Internship

FROM:

DATE:

SUBJECT: Approval for Participating in the Summer 2018 Project Pull Program

This document provides a written agreement between the requesting and performing

departments for services to be provided through work orders, direct charges or journal entries.

Requesting Department:

Number of high school level P.P. Interns:

Number of P.P. Mentor Assistants (MA):

Total Authorized Amount: $

X $10,000 / Intern = $

BILLING CODE:

Fund:

Department:

Authority:

Project:

Activity:

PERFORMING DEPARTMENT: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)

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X $5,000 / Intern = $

PROGRAM GOALS:

Provide youth of San Francisco with professional work experience and to steer them towards careers in the public sector

Provide interns with the chance to explore careers in the fields of Architecture, Business, Engineering or Science

Increase the diversity of San Francisco’s workforce with members of underrepresented

communities Teach values in leadership, teamwork, integrity, creativity, community service and self-

empowerment Promote intern’s interest in their City and encourage them to give back to their community Provide students with peer interaction and support

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

The SFPUC will provide the number or requested interns (Mentor Assistants are optional) from the citywide Project Pull Internship Program.

Mentor Assistants will work full-time (part-time is optional - 20 hour minimum) during the duration of the Project Pull Program, providing assistance to their assigned mentor with managing and training assigned high school level interns, coordinating program-related

activities with Project Pull program staff, and directly supporting the work of the assigned department or division.

The SFPUC will be responsible for the recruitment and selection of the interns and Mentor Assistants.

Hours worked by the high school interns will be 20 hours per week; 16 hours will be at the

job site. The other 4 hours will be spent with team leaders for intern enrichment at various locations. The enrichment will occur every Friday and one (1) Saturday.

The SFPUC will perform one (1) billing for the program. The SFPUC will adhere to the proposed budget of $5,000 per intern and $10,000 per Mentor Assistant for the 2018 Summer Program. Billing will be per actual expenditures so any unused funds will be

returned to the original funding source. The SFPUC will not charge for any indirect services.

Requesting Department Print Name Title

Signature Date

Performing Department Print Name Title

Signature Date

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