CREW Boston

Apply Today for 2024 CREW Boston Mentor Program

Apply Today for 2024 CREW Boston Mentor Program
We have wrapped up another very successful year, and we are hoping to continue the success this year. Please see below for the responsibilities and expectations for the Mentor/Mentee Relationship and a Peer to Peer Relationship. It is important to note that these are suggestions, and each pair will set their own goals and expectations for their relationships at the start of the program. 
 
Deadline to apply is Friday, November 3, 2023.

PROGRAM OPTIONS
Mentor / Mentee Relationship


A mentor, typically a successful and seasoned professional, works with a mentee, usually a less experienced professional, to grow and advance the mentee's career and networks.
 
Peer to Peer Relationship

A peer mentor is a mentor at a similar professional experience level, but with expertise in a subject area that her match does not possess.
 
APPLICATION
The links to the online application are below. Applications are due by the close of business on Friday, November 3rd and matches will be made in November/December. Please feel free to reach out to the Mentor Committee co-chairs with any questions, Kat JeromeAnna Beheshti or Christine Elmore.
 
MENTEES & PEERS
Click here to sign up as a mentee.
The Mentee application has 10 questions and is estimated to take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. The Committee appreciates thoughtful responses to the questions as it will aid in the matching process and you will have a higher likelihood of a successful match and being accepted into the program. To qualify for this program, you also must have a completed CREWbiz profile, which includes a photo and bio. We also strongly encourage you to answer the demographics questions as well. To complete your profile visit, https://crewnetwork.connectedcommunity.org/home
 
Responsibilities:
  • Initiate at least one meeting with Mentor/Peer each month (in-person, phone call or zoom)
  • Initiate regular communication by phone or email at least once each month with Mentor/Peer
  • Participate in Program events (see dates below) and group forums
  • Gain insights into personal strengths and professional development needs through discussions with Mentor/Peer and utilizing materials provided by the Program
 
MENTORS
Click here to be a mentor.
To be a mentor, please send your resume, bio or a link to your LinkedIn profile to laura@crewboston.org.


 
Responsibilities:
  • Engage in at least one meeting with Mentee each month. Meetings can be as simple as arranging to sit together at a CREW Boston event, meeting up for coffee/drinks/lunch, or a zoom call.
  • Initiate regular communication by phone or email at least once each month with Mentee Meetings and discussions with Mentee should focus on exploring issues critical to the Mentee's success and professional development
  • Participate in Program events and group forums. CREW Boston will facilitate several group meetings for program participants only (may be virtual or in-person). These include a kick-off lunch to introduce pairs, group events to discuss issues relevant to women in our industry, and a wrap-up lunch to collect valuable feedback. Information for these events will be communicated in the early part of 2024. 

PROGRAM DATES
Mentors and Mentees should save the following dates that are a part of the program and we strongly encourage all to attend:
  • Kick-Off Breakfast: January 2024
  • Wrap Up Luncheon: June 2024

Thank you for your interest in the 2023-2024 CREW Boston Mentor Program!  By learning you will teach, and by teaching you will learn. – Latin Proverb