Mentorship is a relationship formed between a Mentor and Mentee with the goal of sharing knowledge and expertise between the Mentor and the Mentee. It can be a formal relationship with written goals and scheduled meeting times or it can be as informal as an occasional chat or email exchange.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 12, 2021
What is Mentoring?
- A mentor is a coach, guide, tutor, facilitator, counselor and trusted advisor. A mentor is someone willing to spend his or her time and expertise to guide the development of another person.
- A mentee is someone who wants to learn from someone who knows and seeks their valuable advice in order to grow personally and/or professionally.
- Key Mentoring Skills:
- Listening Actively
- Building Trust
- Determining Goals
- Encouraging and Inspiring
What are the Goals of the Mentorship Program?
- Develop a relationship between Mentor and Mentee.
- Both Mentor and Mentee should identify their expectations and the expected outcomes of participating in the program.
- Assist Mentees with career development goals.
What are the Benefits of the Mentorship Program?
Don’t be shy, sign up and this could be a lifelong friendship and learning experience for both of you as you continue your paths in the industry!
- Mentee develops a one-on-one relationship with an established industry professional.
- Great way to build a network and develop connections. Don’t live in the same city? Don’t worry! Virtual platforms are great ways to connect.
- Flexible and manageable time commitment means that both Mentor/Mentee can learn from each other as their schedules permit. Remember the Mentor doesn’t always have to be the teacher.
- Practice interview skills and techniques with your Mentor who can give insight on interviews in the industry.
What is the commitment to the Mentorship Program?
- All participants should be given the time and encouragement to participate. Based on feedback, program will be evaluated in June (mid-year) to determine the effectiveness of the mentorship connection.
- All participants should discuss the expectation of privacy regarding their conversations.