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2023 Pathways To PennDOT Presentation Mentor Protege Program & FAQs

SESSION OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this presentation is to provide answers to frequently asked questions about the
PennDOT Mentor Protege Program “MPP”, This document was designed to provide direct links
that will help Interested stakeholders navigate and access PennDOT Mentor Protege Program
“MPP” resources. Please see the “Resources Outline by FAQ” section below for additional
information to support the answers provided in this presentation.

SESSION AGENDA

RESOURCES OUTINED BY FAQS

Introduction. Getting PennDOT MPP Background & Purpose
- 2018 PennDOT Disparity Study
FAQ # 1. Am I eligible to be a protege? If so, how/where do I sign up?
- Verify your firm’s eligibility by finding your company in the PA UCP Database.
- Getting started for Proteges (2 Steps)
  - Step 1: Complete the MPP Questionnaire (mppsurvey.com)
  - Step 2. Check your email inbox and spam folder for instructions
- Protege MPP Tutorials
  - Protege Sign Up Process Walkthrough: Review of ProRank Academy

FAQ #2. Am I eligible to be a mentor? If so, how/where do I sign up?
- Verify your firm’s eligibility by finding your company in the ECMS Database.
- Getting started for Mentors (3 Steps)
  - Step 1: SignUp (free public) | or login at prorankacademy.com
  - Step 2: Edit Your PRA Profile Options to state your interest.
  - Step 3. Check your email inbox and spam folder for instructions
- Mentor MPP Tutorials
  - MPP Mentor – Navigational Tutorial

FAQ #3. Can you please explain the MPP Cohorts?
- What’s the difference between the two MPP Cohorts, (Contractor/Consultant)?

FAQ #4. Can you please explain the MPP Tiers?

FAQ #5. Can you please explain the MPP Rooms on PRA?
- Main PennDOT MPP Room
  - How do I ask PennDOT questions about the MPP directly?
- Tier 1 Consultants MPP Room – (For Tier 1 Proteges Only)
- Tier 1 Contractor MPP Room – (For Tier 1 Proteges Only)
- Tier 2 Consultants MPP Room – (Currently For Tier 2 Proteges Only)
- Tier 2 Contractor MPP Room – (For Tier 2 Proteges and Retired Mentors Only)
- Tier 3 Consultant MPP Room – ( For Tier 3 Proteges & All Mentors)
- Tier 3 Contractor MPP Room – ( For Tier 3 Proteges & All Mentors)
- Underutilized Consultant MPP Room – ( All Underutilized In Cohort & All Mentors)
- Underutilized Contractor MPP Room – ( All Underutilized In Cohort & All Mentors)

FAQ #6. How to view Upcoming MPP Projects before they’re on ECMS?
- What is the PRA Jobs & Project Poster?
- How to Utilize ProRank Academy Project/ Job Search & Post Feature

Additional Helpful Resources
- General MPP Tutorials
  - 5-5-22 PennDOT Mentor Protege Event Kick-off Video
  - 9.19.22 EVENT VIDEO LINK
- Documents