The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), with support from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, is excited to announce the 2021-2022 Full-Circle Mentorship program. This year-long program will match and support participants in one-on-one academic and career mentorship. Mentorship matches are only available to college and professional members. Take advantage of this program and receive the benefits of mentorship in 2021!

Qualifications

• College students and early career professionals are eligible to be mentees (early career is less than ten year's experience)
• Early career and later professionals are eligible to be mentors
• Must be an AISES member to apply for the mentorship program

Benefits of being a Mentee

• Gain practical advice, encouragement, and support
• Learn from the experiences of others
• Increase your social and academic confidence
• Develop skills and strategies for academic and career issues
• Identify goals and establish a sense of direction
• Gain valuable insight into the next stage of your education and career

Benefits of being a Mentor

• Improve communication and interpersonal skills
• Develop leadership and management qualities
• Increase your confidence and motivation
• Engage in a volunteering opportunity valued by employers
• Enhance your resume/CV
• Reinforce and gain recognition for your skills and experience
• Improved sense of fulfillment and personal growth

As part of the Full-Circle Mentorship program and with AISES staff coordination, participants will co-create a mentorship commitment plan, check-in monthly, and are encouraged to participate in AISES-led webinars to enhance their mentorship relationship. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis until May 31, 2021.

Contact AISES Program Officer Taylor Kingsbery, tkingsbery@aises.org or 720-758-9707, for more information.