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Mentor Onboarding Checklist

Use this checklist to confirm each intern is properly set up with required equipment, accounts, and resources before starting the program.

Equipment and Accounts

  • [ ] Issue company laptop or confirm personal hardware meets minimum requirements.
  • [ ] Provide necessary peripherals (mouse, keyboard, webcam, etc.).
  • [ ] Collect signed Internship Agreement.
  • [ ] Add intern to the Slack workspace and relevant channels.
  • [ ] Grant access to GitHub repositories and organization teams.
  • [ ] Set up company email or forwarding address if applicable.

Orientation and Tools

  • [ ] Share the orientation slides and lesson materials.
  • [ ] Send invite to the Kanban board for task tracking.
  • [ ] Ensure access to TalentLMS and the orientation quiz.
  • [ ] Verify intern can clone and push to a test repository.
  • [ ] Provide contact information for mentor and key team members.

Logistics and Communication

  • [ ] Schedule an introductory meeting with the intern.
  • [ ] Explain daily check-in expectations on Slack.
  • [ ] Confirm time tracking or progress reporting procedure.
  • [ ] Note any additional onboarding steps specific to the intern's role.