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ONBOARDING GUIDE FOR A PARTICIPANT

As a participant, you can learn new skills or develop existing ones, contribute to something you’re passionate about, collaborate with other departments or regions, try out something different, and more.

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1.  Login & Complete Your Profile

  • After you receive an approval email, login to the portal to activate your profile.

  • You won’t need to create a username or password –just use “KP Single Sign On”.

  • Logging in for the first time prompts a pop-up that easily lets you enter the most important parts of your profile. A completed profile increases your chances of matching, and our algorithm uses skills you input to show you projects that may interest you.

  • To add more or edit your profile later, click on “My Profile” and then “Edit Profile”.

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2.  Browse & Apply to Projects

  • Find your next opportunity by selecting Project Search and search projects by category, keywords, location, skills or hours to find one that may be a good fit for you.

  • Apply for a role by clicking on the project and then scrolling down to “open positions”. Once you apply for a role, the project host will be notified to reach out to you.

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3.  Have 1:1 Chat & Get Matched

  • Schedule time to meet the host to learn more about the project and let them know why you are the perfect candidate. Feel free to email them directly to schedule a 1:1 meeting.

  • If you find it’s a great fit, have your manager's approval, and the host selects you to work on the project, you will be “matched”.Once matched, it’s time to begin the project.

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4.  Launch the Project

  • The host should schedule a project launch meeting for everyone to kick off the project.

  • Schedule check-ins, decide on goals, clarify roles, define deliverables and expectations, agree on time commitment and communication channels. Loop in your manager as necessary.

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5.  Project Management & Pulse Checks

  • Keep the project on track with consistent communication. We recommend weekly check-ins.

  • Establish a plan to track progress and milestones. Provide feedback and update as necessary.

  • Please note: at this point the Stretch@KP team will not be in the loop of everything that is going on in your particular project - but know that you can reach out to us if you have any questions or need help communicating with your team or host. Email: stretch-at-kp@kp.org

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6.  Complete Project & Share 

  • Once the project is complete, celebrate!

  • Share feedback, reflect on what went well and what could be improved for next time.

  • Share your successes and outcomes with your manager and colleagues.

  • Update your resume, LinkedIn and Stretch@KP profile.

  • Invite others to join the community by sending them this “request to join” link.

  • Check out more projects and consider trying a new role such as hosting your own project.

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