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The WICT Network: Midwest Mentor Program
The WICT Network: Midwest Mentoring Program is designed to provide career and personal development opportunities for women in the telecommunications industry. While the program is a one-on-one pairing model, other models such as several mentees to a mentor or several mentors to a mentee may be utilized. This program is in place to support both mentees and mentors in achieving goals. Participation in the mentoring program is not an assurance of promotional opportunities. However, it provides an excellent framework for career development.
BECOME A MENTEEBECOME A MENTOR
The mentoring program is designed to help bring self-awareness of professional and personal skills and talents that may be undeveloped at this time. The mentor helps bring these talents to life, or in some cases helps the individual decide on realistic expectations, next steps and/or potential opportunities.
The program is designed with the following goals in mind:
Mentors and mentees are first required to complete an application forms. All information will be kept confidential and used to match mentors to mentees with similar interests, and where a mentor can offer guidance in the mentee’s areas of need.
The mentor and mentee can develop their own schedule of meetings. It is recommended that meetings should take place at least once per month. Phone calls and email consultation can take place more frequently, depending upon the mutual needs of the parties involved.
The mentoring chair will consult with the mentor and mentee to assess and support the development and status of the relationship.
The mentoring relationship is assumed to last 1 year, however, this can be extended upon agreement of both parties.