Volume 14, Number 1

Integrating Three-Dimensional Mentoring with Workforce Development Training: A Collaborative Autoethnographic Examination of Skill Transfer

  Authors

Danny L Darden ^1,2 and Ramiro Pesina ¹, ¹ The University of Texas at Tyler, USA,² Kilgore College, USA

  Abstract

The increasing demand for skilled professionals in technical fields necessitates innovative educational approaches that integrate skill development with effective mentoring frameworks. This paper presents an autoethnographic analysis of skill transfer within workforce development environments, emphasizing a three-dimensional mentoring model encompassing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral mentoring dimensions. The study examines applications in command-line learning, gamified instruction, and safety training within virtual environments. The research highlights best practices in mentoring sustainability, the role of technology in reinforcing skill acquisition, and the ways in which learning-community engagement enhances workforce readiness. Additionally, this study integrates research on student engagement, community experiences, and retention strategies, demonstrating how mentoring supports long-term learner success.

  Keywords

Mentoring, Online lab environment, Psychological safety, Cybersecurity skills gap, Workplace safety.