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September 1, 2010

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This guide explains how to find and select a mentor and become a protégé to another business when pursuing government contracting opportunities. It also outlines the qualifications for several federal agency mentor-protégé programs.

Learn what you need to become a mentor or protégé and how to apply to the mentoring programs sponsored by various organizations. Sections of this guide include:

  • Why Consider Mentor-Protégé Programs?, pg. 1
  • Requirements for Becoming a Protégé, pg. 3
  • A Mentoring Success Story, pg. 6
  • Dos and Don’ts of Finding a Mentor, pg. 7
  • Attributes of a Great Protégé, pg. 8
  • Mentoring Resources, pg. 9
  • Worksheet: Steps to Finding a Mentor and Becoming a Protégé, pg. 11
  • Glossary of Key Terms, pg. 14


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