The mission of the Mentor Year Program is to provide a formal mentorship program where members build relationships with members in support of their professional development. The International ACAC Mentor Year Program provides a focused, familiar community for professionals seeking growth through mentorship. Through 1:1 Mentor/Mentee relationships, regular participant meetings, and regular committee updates, Mentees will build their skill-set, knowledge base, and resources for their own personal and professional development and for the benefit of the student populations that they serve.
The application for the 2024-25 Mentor Year Program is closed. More information and application timelines are outlined below.
Mentors and Mentees are encouraged to apply to the annual Mentor Year Program by following the listed application dates and deadlines. We aim to equally represent parts of the globe/time zones as well as enlist an equal number of participants from secondary schools, universities and independent educational consultants.
The application for the 2024-25 Mentor Year Program is now closed. Applications are open in the spring, typically for about one month. Be sure to read emails from International ACAC to find out when the application opens.
Requirements for Mentors and Mentees:
- Required Orientation Sessions - one for Mentors (late August), one for Mentees (late August), and one for the All Group Kick-Off (early September).
- 1:1 Mentor/Mentee Relationship - requires at least 1x monthly (ideally 2x) check-ins (can be accomplished by using various modes of communication).
- All-Group Meetings with Mentors, Mentees, and the Committee will be held in September, November, February, and June.
- Mentors and Mentees will receive a bimonthly email from the Committee - providing timely resources, drawing attention to upcoming International ACAC events and webinars, and providing wellbeing check-ins.
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Mentees are suggested to have 0-3 years of experience in the professional industry and a member of International ACAC for 1+ year.
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Mentors are suggested to have 5+ years of experience in the profession and a member of International ACAC for 2+ years.
Read more about the Mentor and Mentee roles.
If you have any questions, please contact the Mentor Year Program Committee at MentorYearProgram@InternationalACAC.org.