Mentoring Program
A free program for SF IABC members
No matter what stage of your career you’re in, one-on-one guidance and perspective from a mentor can be invaluable and help you take the next step or change directions. SF IABC’s Mentoring Program occurs in eight-week, six-month and 12-month cycles and offers both mentors and mentees the opportunity to learn and build a relationship that can have benefits long into the future.
The program pairs communication professionals at any level with communicators who have specific areas of experience or expertise. All mentors are SF IABC members who volunteer their time. This year, we’ll continue to have a limited number of spots for non-members that offer the same amazing benefits.
Check out our video about the program.
Testimonial from a past mentor
“I found the benefits of being a mentor to be threefold: It was a chance to give back to the professional community that I received so much from. But it also gave me the ability to ‘self-check’ my own career path against the backdrop of someone else’s challenges and accomplishments. Finally, there was a sense of accomplishment about my historical career path and the opportunity to help a colleague.”
Testimonial from a past mentee
“My career changed immediately after starting the program, and because I joined a startup, the insight of a seasoned professional was very valuable. The most important benefit was having access to a sounding board with experience and applicable skills. My mentor greatly assisted in the outlining of a strategic communications plan for my young company.”
Benefits
For Mentors:
- Expand leadership and management skills.
- Create an opportunity to apply coaching, teaching and listening skills.
- Examine a new perspective outside the workplace.
- Give back and help build future leaders for the profession.
For Mentees:
- Gain knowledge and insights related to general career growth or a specific area/topic (e.g., management, social media, branding).
- Benefit from one-on-one coaching.
- Receive direct feedback and perspective from someone outside your workplace.
Questions? Please contact Stacy Lavilla, Mentoring Program
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