The mission of the Great Lakes Chapter of ASHI Mentoring Program is threefold: To improve the technical excellence of inspectors within the chapter which in turn benefits the homeowner. To build and retain membership within our local SIG groups, our great chapter, and our society. Finally, to give good encouragement to our inspector members.
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MENTORING INFORMATION PAGES AVAILABLE ONLINE:
- List of Available Inspector Mentors
- Mentee Information Page
- Mentee Application
- Mentor Information Page
- Mentor Application
- Mentoring Topics and Interaction Suggestions
Objective:
- Gain skills and technical excellence toward performing superior home inspections through education and by standing on the shoulders on the ones who came before us.
- Share old and tested marketing techniques and collectively develop new markets and new marketing techniques to meet the challenge of growth within the Home Inspection Profession
- Answer needs of inspectors with different skill levels including new professionals,those taking the NHIE, and those going through report verification
- Provide interaction for inspectors in all phases of their careers:
- Entering profession; opening a business; improving business operations; selling a business
- The marketing of a Home Inspection Business
- Exit strategy
Each individual must complete an application for participation, which will include listing the goals they want to achieve through mentoring. The application is then given to the Chapter Executive Director, Candidate/Mentoring Committee or equivalent decision maker for review and assignment of a mentor. When a match is found the individual will be assigned to a mentor for a maximum time period of 6 months. The mentor and the individual can work and agree to a time frame unless a specific amount of time is required by the state. At the end of six months if the individual requires further mentoring the same mentor or another mentor will be assigned. The mentor will work with the individual towards the stated goals. If either party feels that the relationship is not working out, another mentor can be assigned. The mentor will regulate the time spent between the two. At no time is the mentor expected to share information they are not comfortable divulging, such as specific business practices, contacts, financial data, etc. In addition, it is expected that during the entire mentoring process the individual will be attending all Chapter monthly meetings, and training sessions that occur at various times throughout the year. Candidates will have the understood goal of becoming a candidate with ASHI Experience privileges and then a full member.