Are you a Woman Entrepreneur looking for a Mentor?
The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs BC (FWE) is inviting women entrepreneurs and men and women volunteer mentors with business experience in various industries to participate in the 2009/2010 Mentor Program commencing in September.
The FWE Mentor Program matches women entrepreneurs of high growth businesses with men and women business professionals. The goal of the Program is for entrepreneurs and mentors to benefit from each other’s knowledge and experiences. This highly successful program runs from September to June of each year.
The Mentor Program runs from September 2009 until June 2010 and consists of two components – mentorship and events.
Mentorship:
- Entrepreneurs are matched with mentors. Throughout this program, they have the opportunity to benefit from each other’s knowledge and experiences.
- Mentees and mentors in this program meet once a month in person or by phone. It is up to the mentee to arrange the meetings.
- Mentees pay a minimal fee of $100 (+GST), which includes all event fees.
Events:
- September 29, 2009 – Meet & Greet launch event – For all entrepreneurs and mentors in the program to get to know each other.
- Fall 2009 – Working with Your Mentor educational workshop – For all entrepreneurs and mentors in the program to learn how to maximize the mentoring relationship.
- Late 2009/Early 2010 – Mentor Appreciation Evening (for mentors) – This is a great opportunity for mentors to network with other mentors.
- Spring 2010 – Educational Workshop – For all entrepreneurs and mentors to learn and discuss more about a relevant topic.
If you’re interested in working with a mentor, the application deadline is July 31st and the application form is available online.
If you’re interested in being a mentor, please contact Executive Director Jill Earthy at jill@fwe.ca or Office & Event Manager Angel Mok at angel@fwe.ca before August 7th.