International Journal on Integrating Technology in Education (IJITE)

 Paper Title:  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-communit...