Hi Steve, I use two types of mentors. There are in class or peer mentors. These are advanced students that are willing to share information and work with newer students. The mentors like to do this because it lets them use and expand their knowledge base when they share with the mentees. The other type of mentors are those from the field outside of the school. Generally these are practicing professionals that want to work with those in training. These mentors help to create a connection between the student and the field that helps them to transition between school and work easier. For outside mentors the time is generally 2 to 3 hours per week. For the in-class mentors the time varies depending on the needs of the mentees. Gary