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. 

Program Overview

Personalized Mentorship: Get career guidance from a seasoned association professional in a one-on-one setting on 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

• Week of May 19: 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 FSAE25!
• 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

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 to be a MenteeApply to be a Mentor

Deadline to Apply: 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.
• Click here to apply to be a Mentee
• Click here to apply to be a Mentor

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