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Professional ProgramFull Circle Mentor ProgramThe AISES Full Circle Mentor Program for Natives in STEM is designed to bring together college undergraduates and graduates and professionals in a safe space and formal setting where they can network, bond and focus on building relationships characterized by acceptance, trust, support, and commitment. The program provides a platform for mentees to realize their potential by enabling personal and professional relationships with mentors, who act as role models and provide guidance to them. It offers opportunities to develop business contacts, access industry information, and gain valuable insights from experienced and successful professionals. Most of the interaction between mentor and mentee takes place via e-mail and other web-related tools or face-to-face, as appropriate. Various types of support may be offered—specific feedback related to finding jobs, general career advice, information on higher studies, technical information, personal encouragement, and more. Commitments of at least six months to one year are best to ensure that the mentee is able to fully benefit from the experience.Professional ChaptersAISES’ Professional Chapters provide members opportunity and support as they travel along their career path. AISES professional members complete the “circle of support” by serving as mentors, advisors, and role models to younger members. In their local communities, AISES Professional Chapter members provide a variety of activities on a local level that support STEM success for other American Indians and Alaska Natives. Providing role models for AI/AN students and professionals Playing a support/mentorship role for students in the transition from student status to professional status Organizing seminars and workshops that help develop management, communication, and other professional skills Giving access to networking resources such as community relations, scholarships, and job-opportunity awarenessProfessional Awards Serving as AISES-endorsed “Subject Matter Experts,” speaking in educational and media platforms and raising public awareness about AI/AN contributions in STEM Supporting educational partnerships with our affiliate schools, and by serving as judges for NAISEF and at our other events Encouraging participation in other technical societies. Nominating and supporting individuals for the AISESBoard of Directors and AISES awards programsAISES’ goal is to assist Professional Chapters in building and strengthening themselves to meet the AISES mission and to encourage chapters to increase membership, build on current strengths and develop leadership among members. Each year the Professional Chapter Awards Program allows chapters to identify their strengths and recognize the accomplishments of their fellow chapters.CATEGORY AWARDS CRITERIA:Outreach & Community Service Chapter Award– One award is given to the Chapter that has organized and conductedcommunity service projects and developed outreach. The Outreach & Community Service Award is evaluated on the following criteria:1. Community Service and Outreach Program and Activities;2. Chapter community service and outreach success story;3. Uniqueness of chapter’s community service and outreach;4. Adherence to AISES Principles.15
