The mentor program is in full swing. We have selected 2 for the first year:
Melissa Justyn & Tim Sipe.


                 

            Melissa                          Tim                   



To read their blogs:
Melissa: www.scubaemporiummentorship.blogspot.com
Tim:  http://swollfin.blogspot.com


One of their first assignments was learning about servicing scuba tanks. They were trained in the use of the Hydrostatic testing center and the Visual Eddy inspection process. Below are a couple of pictures of the protege's hard at work!



 

Gene Kurecki working with Melissa & Tim 


       

Bird's Eye View of Gene & Proteges                             Hydro Station       
 




 

To become a member of the Mentor Program

 

In order to qualify, the candidate must be:

 

¨   Age 18 or over

¨   Certified as Advanced Open Water or higher

¨   Able to dive in Florida or Illinois if needed

¨   Have a neat appearance and be a non-smoker

 

The protégé will learn all facets of the Scuba industry while assisting Patrick &

Sherry Hammer and the Scuba Emporium team two days a month. The goal of

the program is to prepare the protégé for a career in the Scuba

industry. They will get exposure to sales & marketing, retail

operations, management, teaching and resort operations.

 

¨   Two positions will be available  annually

¨   Resumes for 2009 will be accepted starting July 1, 2008. Send it and a 500 word essay "Why I want to be in the Mentor Program" to:

Patrick@scubaemporium.com   
or Patrick Hammer
 Scuba Emporium
16336 S !04th Ave
Orland Park, IL 60467