Networking and Mentorship Program Seeking Program Mentors

UFFC-S is seeking mentors to join the second round of the Professional Networking & Mentorship program. The Networking & Mentorship Committee is looking for experts in all technical fields. At this time, the committee has paired about 170 participants into a 1-to-1 mentor-mentee pair format but has about 100 unpaired mentees who are looking for mentors. For more information on the UFFC-S Networking & Mentorship Program, please visit the program website.
 
Mentors will meet with mentees about two to three one-hour meetings per month. If you are interested in becoming a mentor in the second session (11/2021-05/2022), please email (Click to show email).
 
Mentor Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional relationship with the mentee
• Support the professional and personal development of the mentee
• Focus on the individual needs of the mentee as a facilitator with no agenda
• Maintain and respect the confidentiality of the discussions
• Notify UFFC-S Admin of any needs that the program is not meeting

Expected Benefits

• Opportunity to increase self-awareness and interpersonal skills in professional relationships
• Access to new ideas, different perspectives, and broader networks in the two-way exchange
• Enhanced communication and leadership skills, often held in high regard by organizations
• A way of making a contribution to society and giving back to the community
• Intrinsic satisfaction from passing on acquired skills, experience, and knowledge
• Fulfillment and intellectual stimulation from assisting in the mentee’s development