ATHENA WIN Aspiring Leaders Program - Mentor Application - Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC)

ATHENA WIN Aspiring Leaders Program - Mentor Application

Are you an established leader with wisdom and experience to share? Has your journey included someone who helped you along the way? Are you seeking an opportunity to give back by guiding a new generation of women leaders? If so, apply to become a mentor in the 2024 ATHENA WIN’s Aspiring Leaders program!

As part of ATHENA WIN’s mission to advance women leaders in the Lansing region, this program will provide learning and development opportunities around crucial skill sets for emerging leaders, while being matched with an established leader mentor to provide additional support and connection.

What you’ll give:

Attendance at in-person Kick Off Meeting and Closing Ceremony from 8:30am - 10:30am at the Lansing Chamber (September 11, 2024 and March 12, 2025).

Monthly one hour in person or virtual mentee/mentor meeting for four months (Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb).

One to two hours per month (approximate) preparation time for mentee meetings and development topics.

Participation in a Give Back to Your Community Event, as determined by you and your mentee.

What you’ll get:

Structured framework for the program, along with conversational prompts and resources related to each month’s topic.

A mentee specifically matched to your experience and area of interest.

Recognition as an Aspiring Leader Mentor in ATHENA WIN’s newsletter and special acknowledgement at the 2024 Evening of Empowerment in September.

Satisfaction in knowing that YOU are Giving Back – a core ATHENA principle!

Please note, there is a limit on the number of people we can accept into the first group of mentors. Additional information will be provided as the selection of Mentees/Mentors will be finalized by mid-August. In addition, you will need to be a current member to participate. If you aren’t sure of your membership status you can contact us here.

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Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Organization *

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About You

Please upload a document containing answers to the questions below - PDF files only, please *

1. Why are you interested in becoming a mentor?

2. What is your definition of leadership?

3. What leadership/professional development skills do you feel you could most help a mentee with?

4. Have you previously participated in a formal mentorship program?

5. What do you feel are the keys to a successful mentee/mentor experience?

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Acknowledgment

Acknowledgment *

I understand that my attendance at the in-person Kick-Off Meeting and Closing Ceremony (Sept and March) is mandatory because my participation is essential to the program's success. I will meet monthly for one hour in person or virtually with my matched mentee for four months (Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb). I am prepared to spend one to two hours per month (approximate) preparation time for mentee meetings and development topics (provided by program facilitator). I will also participation in a Give Back to Your Community Event, as determined by you and your mentee.

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