It's the Final Countdown

It's getting close, September that is and the start of the SALT program. At this point in the process you likely have had contact with students that are interested in the program. You should be collecting applications at this time, reviewing them and then making follow up contact with students. Once you know which students will be participating this year, begin to contact potential mentors and lock them in. If possible, I'd suggest setting up a mentor meeting/training afternoon the very first part of September (at the latest). I'd also suggest encouraging students and mentors to conduct their September meeting toward the end of the month. This way you have a chance to contact everyone, order training materials, conduct meetings/training, and get the program off on the right foot. However, students and mentors can choose to meet any time in September and as many times in September as they might like (as well as in the months following). Remember, if at any time you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the YAC members, we're happy to help!

~YAC
(Ryan Smith)