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WHAT IS NEW FOR COACHING CIRCLES IN 2022?

In addition to the real-world experiential learning opportunities that were introduced in 2021, we will be providing industry specific coaching circles to allow Mentees to showcase their new skills within a group that shares a similar background or career aspiration.  

Gain confidence and valuable skills as you participate in a Mentor led experiential learning group. Mentees will have the opportunity to participate in live practice interviews, present to esteemed business leaders and guest panelists or complete the 10 weeks of mentorship 1:1 with an assigned Mentor.  

Coaching Circles will be focused around a topic and industry:

Coaching Circles Focuses

• Leadership Development Cohort
• Career Development Cohort

Industry Focuses

• Bio Science
• Construction
• Financial Services (Fin Tech)
• Retail
• Technology

We will do our best to match you to a Circle based on your selection and will do so based on the availability of Mentors and Mentees with similar backgrounds.

We are re-introducing the one-on-one mentoring option! 

• For those with niche mentorship needs - 1:1 mentorship option is available to you.  

Applications close on May 22nd.  

 

Coaching Circles consist of 1 Mentor to 4 Mentees (max.)

One-on-One mentorship is a 1 Mentor to 1 Mentee relationship 

 

All mentorship options will last for 10 weeks.  

 

How to register: 

• Mentees: Pay the registration fee https://pmisfbac.org/login?eventId=12440 and complete the application form that will be included in your emailed receipt. 
• Cohort Circle mentorship fee -  $50
• 1:1 mentorship fee - $100 
• Mentors: Register via the form here https://pmisfbac.org/login?eventId=12440  and select the type of mentorship you are open to providing. 
• Mentors DO NOT need to pay any fees. Please use the promo code Mentor2 to register without the fee.  
• Mentees and Mentors - please ensure to fill out the application that will be shared with you after you register for the program. 

 

Why Be a Mentor? 

• Make an impact on others by guiding up to 4 Mentees honing their skills on a specific topic
• Advance your coaching skills with the support of our mentorship coordination team 
• Build a network of like-minded professionals
• Earn PDUs for your participation

 

Previous Mentors have said: 

• The program is well organized, I appreciate the communication. Great to set expectations for both mentor/mentee at the kick off. Participated in many Mentorship Programs before and liked that we set expectations. Impressed with our dedication as volunteers
• I really like this setup of a circle and the "team" vibe that it creates. I am enjoying the conversation and perspectives that having multiple people in my group provides. The suggested roadmap provided and support documents in the drive are useful.
• Glad to give back to the community. It has been enjoyable. Kickoff was AWESOME! Loved that it was online. Really, really good. Well done!

 

Why Be a Mentee? 

• Hone and expand your knowledge of a specific topic
• Learn by discussions with your fellow professionals and the completion of experiential learning under the guidance of your experienced Mentor
• Build a network of like-minded professionals
• Earn PDUs for your participation

 

Previous Mentees have said: 

• "...participation in this cohort changed my life.... In the course of a couple of months, I've gone from hopeless to hopeful. I've continued to gain confidence and am so excited to take the next step in my career."
• "....my mentor helped me take personal responsibility and realize that I am in the driver's seat of my career."
• " From the beginning, the group dynamics were interactive and supportive as we all wanted to be there and grow."

 

Check out the Mentorship Program page (https://pmisfbac.org/mentorship-program) for more details. 

 

Coaching Circle 2022 Cohort 2 Registration Key Dates:

• Applications close on May 22nd
• Kickoff:  Saturday, June 11th
• Cohort 2 dates: June 2nd through August 27th  
• PDUs:  Up to 14 PDUs for Mentors; Up to 12 PDUs for Mentees: 
• 50% Technical; 25% Strategic; 25% Leadership

 

We look forward to seeing you!

 

Sincerely,

PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Mentorship Program

mentorship@pmisfbac.org