• If you are interested in mentoring a high school student from the Big Picture Program at your workplace, you can fill out this Google form, and we will be in touch shortly.  If you would like to learn more about the internship program, please contact us!

    Christopher Watson
    716-874-8403 x32330
     
    James Rustowicz
    716-874-8403 x32301
     
     
     
    Qualities of a Good Mentor:
    • Expects the intern to contribute to the workplace
    • Has high expectations of the intern
    • Maintains open communication with the student's advisor at Big Picture
    • Offers challenging ideas
    • Holds the student accountable
    • Teaches by example
    • Trusts the student intern
    • Inspires and offers encouragement
    • Engages the student intern
    • Shares passions
    • Gets to know the student well
    • Is patient