The goal of the WTS Philadelphia Mentoring program is to provide both entry and mid-year professionals with guidance and support outside of their existing networks. With this coalition of professionals, our mentors will share their lessons learned, and assist mentees in navigating challenges, goal setting, and career advancement. Through prescheduled events meetings and workshops the Mentoring Program encourages personal and career growth, while also promoting a culture of collaboration and learning within the industry.

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Mentors

We are seeking Mentors, with anywhere from 10 to 20 years of experience who are members of the WTS Philadelphia, COMTO Philadelphia, SHPE Philadelphia, and Engineers’ Club of Philadelphia chapters. Mentors must have the availability to meet (in person or virtually for 1 hour) with their Mentees monthly at a minimum. Mentors can provide their Mentees with support and advice related to the following topics including but not limited to:

• Career Development and Advancement
• Team Building and Management
• Technical Expertise
• Leadership and Professional Skills
• Building Professional Relationships
• Navigating Difficult Conversations
• Licensing/Certifications

Mentees

We are seeking Mentees, in their early/mid-career who are members of WTS Philadelphia, COMTO Philadelphia, SHPE Philadelphia, or Engineers’ Club of Philadelphia chapters. Mentees must have the availability to meet (in person or virtually) with their Mentor monthly. Mentees will also be responsible for scheduling the monthly meetings with their Mentors and preparing for the discussion prior to meeting.

Program Schedule

This Fall WTS Philadelphia will be kicking off its 6-month mentoring program with a Speed Mentoring Mixer where all participating Mentees and Mentors will be able to meet and network before matches are made¹. After the Mentoring Mixer, Mentee/Mentor matches will be announced, and Mentee/Mentor pairs can begin to schedule monthly meetings. WTS Philadelphia and its partners will send monthly discussion prompts, however Mentee/Mentor pairs have the freedom to defer from the discussion prompts and discuss topics timely and meaningful to their relationship. See below for the WTS Philadelphia Mentoring program schedule.

Dates and invites will be sent out to participating Mentees and Mentors.

• October 2024 – WTS Speed Mentoring Program Kickoff
• November 2024 – Mentee/Mentor Matches Are Announced
• January 2025 – Mentoring Group Session #1
• April 2025 – Mentoring Group Session #2
• Late June 2025 – Mentoring Program Graduation

¹Participation is based on a first come, first served basis.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTICIPATING PARTNERS: