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NWCT Mentoring Program

NWCT Mentoring Program. Feb 2012. NWCT Mentoring Goals. Strengthen membership by demonstrating commitment to mentoring Encourage increased participation through enhanced networking opportunities Provide opportunity for NWCT members to learn from the experience of other members

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NWCT Mentoring Program

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  1. NWCT Mentoring Program Feb 2012

  2. NWCT Mentoring Goals • Strengthen membership by demonstrating commitment to mentoring • Encourage increased participation through enhanced networking opportunities • Provide opportunity for NWCT members to learn from the experience of other members • Enable professional and personal growth and development for women at all levels • Enhance the value that NWCT provides for its members

  3. Group Mentoring • Mentoring is an active partnership between committed participants to foster professional growth and career development. A successful mentoring relationship requires commitment, honesty and self-motivation. • The most successful mentees are those who: • Are motivated and feel empowered to plan and manage the direction of their professional life • Take responsibility for their own development, learning and professional growth • Are open to coaching, feedback and guidance from the mentor • Have realistic expectations and come prepared with areas they wish to improve or topics they seek to learn more about

  4. Mentor Requirements • NWCT membership preferred but not required • Commit to 3-4 hrs/month for 3 months • Attend all scheduled sessions (in person) • Mentor kickoff (tbd) • Monthly Meetings (2 hrs each) • Wrap-Up Event • Join planning and/or follow-up conf calls (< 1hr/mth) • Prepare and actively participate in each session • Discussion topics will be provided at least a week prior to session • Share personal experiences or insights • Provide advice, coaching and/or feedback to mentees • Willing to take calls or emails from Mentees in between sessions (as your schedule permits) • Maintain Confidentiality with all participants

  5. Mentee Requirements • Active NWCT membership required • Complete the Mentee Application by 3/31/12 • Pay Program Fee: $50 • Commit to 2-3 hrs/month for 4 months • Attend all scheduled sessions (in person) • Mentee kickoff (tbd) • Monthly Meetings (2 hrs each) • Wrap-Up Event • Prepare and actively participate in each session • Discussion topics will be provided at least a week prior to session • Bring questions or situations that you would like to discuss • Collaborate with the mentor and other team members • Complete and submit a program feedback report • Maintain Confidentiality with all participants

  6. Group Meetings • Group Meetings are 2 hours, once per month • 15 minutes – Networking • 15 minutes – Mentor Panel discussion – topic intro • 70 minutes – Break out groups • 10 minutes – Wrap-up • Begin each session with a topic and have the Mentors each provide their thoughts or experience with the topic (panel discussion format) • Idea is to help the group get to know each other and start discussion • Break into smaller teams with one Mentor per team. • Mentees to discuss the topic further or discuss a different topic of interest to the team • Max 4-1 ratio of Mentor to Mentee • NWCT to sponsor 3 meetings • Groups or individuals may decide to continue on their own beyond that

  7. Logistics • Acceptance into the program will be based on the number of applications received and overall fit with program goals and expectations • Applications will be considered based on: • Order received (First in) • Alignment of goals and expectations to ensure maximum value for all participants • Ability to fully participate in the program • Meeting Location and Dates are TBD • Every attempt will be made to find a central location • Monthly meeting schedule will be determined based on Mentor availability

  8. Other Communication Channels • Leverage NWCT Linked-In groups to provide communication and further discussion between topics • Establish a members-only discussion board for all NWCT membership to use to post blog topics or questions that anyone in the Mentoring program could respond to. • Group conference calls may be scheduled between sessions if needed • Mentees can request individual mentor/mentee meetings but must be convenient for mentor • While the program encourages further communication to build a relationship, please be respectful of the mentor’s time and remember that the mentors are under no obligation outside of formal program meetings to be available

  9. Next Steps • Promote the program and begin accepting applications from Mentors and Mentees • Review applications and notify participants • Finalize schedule/meeting logistics • Finalize discussion topics

  10. Information Please contact Melissa Frye with any questions. mfrye21@hotmail.com Mentor and Mentee applications available at www.nwct-phila.org

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