NAAAP Mentoring Program

 April 27th through July 26th, 2022 

Take part in the launch of NAAAP-Chicago’s Mentoring Program by participating in its Pilot Program.  Designed to make a lasting impact and create laudable leaders through quality programming, learning, and networking events among a carefully selected group of mentors and mentees, the NAAAP-Chicago Mentoring Program strives to accomplish a mutually beneficial relationship among its cohort.

 PROGRAM SUMMARY:

• April 27 at 7 pm US CT - Kick-off Event (virtual)
• April 30 at 11 am US CT – Networking Session at Aster Hall (in-person)
• Date and Time TBD - End-of-program appreciation event (in-person)
• Monthly group mentoring sessions with all program participants (virtual)
• Mentor-mentee one-on-one meetings (min. of three meetings, virtual or in-person)
• Receive a Tool Kit and guidance throughout the program

           Specific details (links, times, locations, etc) to the event, will be emailed to those who  register.

BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPANTS

• Participate in a monthly virtual workshop that focuses on professional development topics.
• Learning from each other (enhancing technical and interpersonal aspects of job performance, new information, managerial skills, and leadership capacity)
• Emotional benefit (rewarding experience, satisfaction, intrinsic fulfillment, and loyal base of support)
• Support each other as we share our reflections
• Creating a network of trusted affiliates
• Finding ways to develop collegiality among peers and mentors 
• Staying accountable to one another/tracking progress/celebrating success 
• Time management suggestions, advice, feedback to establish an appropriate balance
• Increased self-confidence and self-awareness.
• Growing a personal network within the business.
• Gain new perspectives.

 BENEFITS AS A MENTEE

• Be matched with a mentor closest to your aspirations.
• Get insights into industry and institutions in a particular field
• Develop a networking plan to understand regional and national affiliations 
• Receive support to create a career advancement plan (resume feedback, project suggestions, etc.) 
• Share knowledge and experience on how to balance competing responsibilities in life and work 

BENEFIT BY VOLUNTEERING AS A MENTOR

• Enhance mentoring and coaching skills for leaders. Mentor will receive a Mentor Toolkit and guidance throughout the program.
• Identifying strengths and leveraging them to enhance one’s career 
• Help to identify service opportunities
• Connect with a young professional
• Recognition and respect from others
• Feedback report and certification for mentors

Calling for mentors:  

• You have eight years and above of professional experience.
• You are motivated by the opportunity to help someone learn and grow.
• You are an expert in a particular industry/function or a seasoned professional with cross-industries and cross-functional roles experiences.
• You want to leverage your personal and professional experiences to make an impact on the Asian-American professional community.

 Details for participant will be sent upon registration and completion of participation form.

REGISTRATION

• Introductory mentee participation fee during Pilot phase:
  • $20 for NAAAP-Chicago Member
  • $35 for non-member
• Bank of America sponsorship: First FIVE NAAAP-Chicago members who sign up to participate in the Pilot Program. 
• FREE for new/renew members who sign-up within March 1st through May 31st, 2022.  (Email mentoring@naaapchicago.org your receipt to obtain your promo code).

Consider purchasing/renewing a membership for $50 (Discounted at $35 for Non-profit/Government & $25 for Students) to take advantage of a full year of this Mentoring Program, as well as many other programs and events offered by NAAAP-Chicago!

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