The Society of Women Engineers FY16 SWE Region J Mentoring Program Pratima Rao Region J Mentoring Chair

2 Goal Limited to Professional SWE Members in Region J => Plan primarily for virtual relationships Program launches after WE15 Sign-ups and Matching complete by end of November Official program runs December-June Mix of live sessions and offline resources provided during year Provide SWE members with support from fellow professionals on development areas such as career growth and personal choices as well as opportunities to become SWE leaders.

3 Timeline Month/YearActivity October 2015Recruit & enroll Mentors November 2015Recruit & enroll Mentees December 2015Complete matches & send out mentor/mentee packets Official kick-off meeting January 2016Provide off-line information on awards February 2016Check-in with mentors/mentees March 2016Provide off-line information on SWE engagement opportunities April 2016Check-in with mentors/mentees May 2016Check-in with mentors/mentees June 2016Exit surveys & close-out program

4 Mentor Responsibilities Agree to mentor Discuss and maintain expectations with mentee. Be supportive and engaged, sharing experiences and most of all, listen. Encourage application for SWE awards Encourage participation in the SWE organizations, whether as a committee member or leader or volunteer Time commitment: ~1-4 hrs/month

5 Mentee Responsibilities Agree to be mentored Discuss and maintain expectations with mentor Proactively contact mentor with discussion points and questions Discuss interest in SWE awards and *apply* Discuss interest in SWE involvement – leader, committee, and/or volunteer Time commitment: ~1-4 hrs/month

6 Questions? Contact Pratima Rao at with questions and