Mentoring Program

Enrollment period for 2018 is OPEN

About Our Signature Mentoring Program

This fabulous program matches members with an interest in nurturing their career with members who are eager to share their professional experiences. This FREE OF CHARGE program for CPAFE members is a fantastic opportunity for both mentors and protégés. It's a great way for mentors to increase leadership skills and “give back.” Protégés gain tremendous benefits from direct interaction with strong women who have distinguished themselves within the business community – as well as new skills and strategies in the workplace.

Since 2007, CPAFE's mission of "Women Advancing Women" has matched more than 70 mentors and proteges whose work together has changed lives, launched and grown businesses, catalyzed promotions. It's helped women who've enrolled in this program to develop more balanced lives, and build a network of business connections and friendships that last years.

Timeframe

January - Open enrollment period to submit applications

February - Mentor Committee gathers to evaluate each application and to carefully match mentors and proteges based on the best fit for a variety of factors: industry, skill sets, goals, personality, experience, etc

March - The annual Pairs Party celebrates the graduation of the current pairs and the kickoff of the year for the newly minted pairs.

March through February - Our pairs are launched for an exciting year together where they’ll meet at intervals of their choosing, either in person, email, phone or often, a combination. A coordinator from our Mentor Committee will check in with our pairs throughout the year to answer any questions from either mentor or protégé.

A sampling of some of the skills that Proteges focus on for the year include:

Marketing
Time management
Leadership
Office politics
Speaking
Networking
Work/life balance

2017 Mentorship Sponsor

EVERYONE HAS SOMETHING TO GIVE

EVERYONE HAS SOMETHING TO LEARN

CPAFE On-Line Mentor Application

CPAFE On-Line Protégé Application