The Big Ten Academic Alliance Women+ in Technology (WIT) Mentorship Subcommittee is excited to announce applications for the cross-BTAA Mentorship Program are now open. This is a great opportunity to network and connect with professionals outside your institution and build your career! About the Program The mentorship program will run from January – June 2025, with a kickoff orientation session in January. We will pair mentors with mentees across institutions to offer the best career growth, coaching, skill development, and leadership opportunities possible. This program is open to anyone with a Big Ten email address, regardless of an applicant’s gender identity. No prior mentorship experience is necessary. Application Process Applications are now open through December 1st, 2024. Application to become a mentee Application to become a mentor NOTE: individuals who want to participate as both a mentor and mentee should fill out both applications.)
The BTAA WIT Mentorship Program Team will contact mentees in December to coordinate mentor matching. A mandatory orientation session will be scheduled for January to introduce pairings and provide additional information regarding program expectations. For more information about affiliated mentorship programs, visit https://wit.illinois.edu/get-involved/mentorship-information/ Please share this information with anyone at your institution who might be interested – no previous mentorship experience is necessary. Thank you, The BTAA WIT Mentorship Program Committee |