Mentorship Program

The mentorship program partners a member of AWC Seattle Professional Chapter with a student from an AWC Student Chapter. Mentors from the professional chapter provide guidance for students pursuing a communications career.

Benefits to the Student

• “Real life” feedback and coaching from an established professional, the mentor
• Defining attainable goals for the school year
• Guidance in career development
• Interpersonal skill building
• Networking opportunities within the AWC Seattle Professional Chapter
• Input for AWC Student Chapter meetings and events
• Expanded access to AWC Seattle Professional Chapter events, career planning exploration, resume building, scholarship opportunities and more

Benefits to the Professional Mentor

• Satisfaction of helping your mentee grow professionally and within AWC
• An opportunity to spend time advising/coaching a student
• An opportunity to offer a perspective from your experience and expertise
• An opportunity to provide insight on your career development and growth experiences
• Increased insight and understanding to the challenges of student members
• Future and continued growth within the local student/professional chapters through service

For more information about the mentorship program, please contact AWC Seattle Professional Chapter at awcseattle@verizon.net.