ATHENA WIN Aspiring Leaders Program - Mentee Application

As part of ATHENA WIN's mission to advance women leaders in the Lasing region, this program is a great opportunity for you to connect with a mentor who can offer you insight, advice, opportunity – and help you navigate the next stage/s of your career. (FYI, in studies, it has been shown that employees with mentors are 5x more likely to get promoted).

What is a mentee or as we like to say, an aspiring leader? An aspiring leader is defined as an individual in the early stages of her career with less than 3-5 years in a supervisory position or one who has an interest in pursuing a leadership position within her organization. There are no age barriers when it comes to leading. 

Program Dates

Session #Date
1Tues, September 22, 2026
2Tues, October 13, 2026
3Tues, November 10, 2026
4Tues, January 12, 2027
5Tues, February 9, 2027
6Tues, March 9, 2027
Celebration
Tues, April 13, 2027

*All sessions are from 8:30am - 10:30am at the Lansing Regional Chamber, unless otherwise noted.  


What you'll give:

Monthly group sessions
In-person meetings from 8:30–10:30 AM, led by a professional facilitator (held September–April, with a break in December).
One-on-one mentorship
Monthly one-hour meetings with your assigned mentor — in person or virtual — during October, November, January, and February.
Preparation time
Approximately 1–2 hours each month to reflect, prepare, and engage with the session content and your mentor.

What you'll get:

A structured, supportive framework
Including curated conversation prompts and educational resources aligned with monthly leadership topics.
A personalized mentor match
Carefully paired with a leader in your area of interest or industry.
Professional recognition
Celebrate your growth with features in ATHENA WIN's newsletter, LRCC FOCUS Magazine, and a special spotlight during the Evening of Empowerment in September.
Empowerment and growth
Invest in your own development as a confident, capable leader — and take charge of your future.


Please note, to maintain an intimate and supportive environment, there are a limited number of spots in the program – so make sure to sign up as soon as possible. Additional information will be provided as the selection of Mentees/Mentors is finalized by mid-August. In addition, you will need to be a current ATHENA WIN member to participate. If you aren’t sure of your membership status, please contact us here

**If selected for the program, there is an enrollment fee of $950 due prior to the start of the program**

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About You

1. Number of years in current role
2. What interested you about joining the Aspiring Leaders program?
3. Tell us about your work experience and career path. 
4. Are you currently in a leadership role?
5. What specific goals would you like to achieve through this mentorship?
6. What are your strengths?
7. What leadership/professional development areas would you like to develop or improve?

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Acknowledgment

If selected to participate as a Mentee, tuition for the ATHENA WIN Aspiring Leaders program is $950 per participant. Tuition is payable to ATHENA WIN and is deductible under the Internal Revenue Service Code as a business expense.  

I have discussed with my employer my intention to participate in the ATHENA WIN Aspiring Leaders program. I understand that attendance at ALL scheduled Aspiring Leader sessions is mandatory because my participation is essential to the program's success. I have received permission to be absent from work during the program sessions. I have also discussed with my employer the importance of my participation in each session. If for some reason I must withdraw from the Aspiring Leaders program, notification must be given two weeks prior to the first session. If notification is given later than that, a $200 fee will be assessed.