YEP Mentorship Program

The FSAE YEP Mentorship program connects young & emerging professionals with seasoned mentors who can offer guidance and support for their career. With only a 3-month commitment, participants will meet virtually or in person at least 3 times from the late-May kickoff call through August. Application Deadline - April 30

Program Overview

Personalized Mentorship: Provide or receive career guidance  in a one-on-one setting for skills like goal setting and problem solving
Flexible Meetings: Mentors & Mentees will connect virtually or in person for an hour, based on what works best for your schedule
Monthly Check-Ins: FSAE will help kick start your conversations with monthly check-ins that feature prompts to facilitate conversations. Beginning in late May, you will be expected to meet virtually or in person at least 3 times with your mentor through August.

Program Schedule

• April 30: Application Deadline
• Week of May 18: Meet your Match Zoom Event! (Applicants will receive an email after submitting their application regarding the details of this event)
• June Check In: Goal-Setting
• July Check In: Problem-Solving + Meet up with your match at FSAE26!
• August Check In: Celebrate your Successes

Participant Expectations

Mentee Expectations

This program requires a 3-month commitment, you will be expected to meet virtually or in person at least 3 times with your mentor. You must be a member of FSAE.

Successful Mentees should:

• Stay Engaged: Commit to being an active and involved participant in the program.
• Be Prepared: Approach each meeting with clear goals, questions, or challenges to discuss.
• Welcome Feedback: Stay open to constructive insights, guidance, and fresh perspectives from your mentor.
• Take the Lead: Proactively schedule meetings and maintain regular communication with your mentor.
• Maintain Professionalism: Respect your mentor’s time, expertise, and confidentiality

Apply as a Mentee

Mentor Expectations

We’re looking for experienced association professionals who want to share their knowledge with the next generation of association professionals. To qualify as a mentor you must either have 10 years of experience in the industry, hold a designation or have a particular area of expertise.

What's in it for you as a mentor?

• Empower and inspire the next wave of association professionals by providing career guidance, industry insights, and practical advice
• Foster a strong and knowledgeable workforce
• You can also gain fresh perspectives by interacting with young & emerging professionals. 

Apply as a Mentor

Deadline for Applications: April 30

FAQ / How will mentors and mentees be matched?

• The program will be capped at 10 pairings. 
• Mentors and Mentees will answer a series of questions during the application process that staff will use to match pairings.
• The program is open to Association Executives and Associate Suppliers, and industry matching will be taken into account when pairing mentors to mentees.
• If we have an uneven group of mentors or mentees, we will give priority to those who applied first and encourage matched applicants to apply again in the future.
• If we do not receive the minimum amount of applications we will reschedule for the Fall.

 Deadline to Apply: April 30
Questions: Contact YEP Staff Liaison Julia Rooney at julia@fsae.org
or call/text 850.222.7994