SWE-HA Collegiate Mentorship Program
Mentoring is one of the SWE core values. In line with this, the goal of this program is to connect collegiate students with young professional members of the SWE Houston chapter. This year’s program is expected to run from January 2022 to June 2022. This opportunity is only available to SWE-HA members.
Program Outline
- Goal/Vision
- To provide an open and candid forum for female collegiate undergrad engineering students to gain insight from experienced SWE members that will help develop their engineering identities and sense of belonging to the SWE community.
- To provide an open and candid forum for female collegiate undergrad engineering students to gain insight from experienced SWE members that will help develop their engineering identities and sense of belonging to the SWE community.
- Expectations
- Professionalism
- Inclusion
- Participants must adhere to the SWE Code of Conduct
- Willingness to invest the time/effort in the relationship throughout the entire mentorship period
- Time Commitment
- 1-2 hours per month from January 2022 to June 2022
- Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a current SWE member registered to Houston Area Section
- Must be a female collegiate undergrad engineering student
- Young Professionals (0-10 years experience) will serve as mentors to female collegiate undergrad engineering students.
- Must be a current SWE member registered to Houston Area Section
- Responsibilities
- For the initial contact and first formal meeting, the mentor will be responsible for setting a meeting date and time, location and the agenda. Subsequently, the mentee will be responsible for setting up meetings and agendas.
- Mentees/mentors will self-determine the meeting schedule, location, and topics. However, it is expected that mentorship will take place from the launch of the program through June 2022 with at least one meeting per month.
- It is expected that both parties will be respectful with each other's availability and time commitment. Thus, attending scheduled meetings is mandatory to continuing in this program. In extraordinary circumstances, a partner may need to cancel an already scheduled meeting. Notice of cancellation should be made as soon as practical.
- At the close of a fiscal year, mentors and mentees will be asked to reflect on the program and complete a survey to provide feedback on the program.
- Mentors and mentee are expected to attend the program events/activities (kick-off, monthly meetings, and end of year).
Why Become a Mentor?
Why Become a Mentee?
- Give back to the next generation
- Develop feedback and critical thinking skills
- Discover a new perspective
- Advance your leadership skills by fostering career progression and growth opportunities
- Grow professional networks
Why Become a Mentee?
- Learn from the experience of your mentor
- Grow professional networks, learn to navigate workplace challenges, develop your leadership skills, and explore opportunities and build your career path
- Gain practical advice, encouragement and support.
- Discover a new perspective
How to Enroll
Both mentees and mentors can enroll in the program by submitting an interest form.
Both mentees and mentors can enroll in the program by submitting an interest form.
| swe_ha_mentorship_program_2021-2022.pdf |
Frequently Asked Questions
- I am not a member of SWE HA, can I still sign-up to be a mentor/mentee?
- At this time, we are asking that all participants be current SWE members associated with the Houston section.
- I am not actively working as an engineer but have an engineering degree, can I still sign up to be a mentor/mentee?
- Yes, we would request that mentors who are not currently working as engineers have worked as an engineer and are engaged in a professional career either in a leadership role, or in a related field, such as law, medicine, entrepreneurial venture, or have retired from an engineering career.
- What is the time commitment for this program?
- Mentors and mentees are expected to self-determine the frequency and method of communication in their first meeting. At minimum, mentors/mentees should connect for 1-2 hours per month. However, availability is key in a successful mentorship relationship and some individuals may desire more communication than others.
- What are common topics discussed with mentees?
- Everything from goal setting and career guidance to navigating work-life balance and responding to performance reviews or salary negotiations at work. Mentors and mentees talk about a wide range of things. More specific things include: involvement opportunities, networking, professional development.
- How long is the program commitment?
- The program is expected to last through June 2022. However, either party may end the relationship at an earlier date for any reason by notifying the partner and the SWE HA mentorship committee. The parties may also extend the duration of the partnership by mutual agreement.
- How will I be matched with a mentor/mentee?
- Mentors/mentees will be matched based on their responses to the interest form. Every effort will be made to match all participants.
- For other questions, please contact membership@houstonswe.org.
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Event Refund Policy
No Refunds. No refunds of prepaid amounts will be given for early termination by Client.
In the event you are unable to attend this paid event, please let us know. We will make sure your contribution to the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Houston Area Section, a 501(c)(3) organization, is documented and that you receive your tax deductible donation letter. Thank you.
In the event you are unable to attend this paid event, please let us know. We will make sure your contribution to the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Houston Area Section, a 501(c)(3) organization, is documented and that you receive your tax deductible donation letter. Thank you.