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Consider applying to the Women's Initiative Network (WIN) Mentorship Program so you can be connected with a successful mentor. Apply on Monarch Groups using the following link: https://cglink.me/2cN/s53959 Women's Initiative Network : MENTORSHIP PROGRAM What is WIN? • The ODU Women's Initiative Network Mentor Program was established by former First Lady, Kate Broderick, and ODU Board of Visitors member, Pamela Kirk, to provide students with additional resources for their continued success. Through this program, female undergraduate will be partnered with a successful executive, entrepreneur, or public sector leader who will help them develop academic, professional, and social success. Key components of this program are personal growth and professional networking. Who can Apply? • Female Students at Old Dominion University • 1st generation college student (preferred) • Minimum GPA 2.5 undergraduate / 3.0 Masters Recruitment Process • The WIN Mentorship program is from September-May each academic year with option to renew • Information meetings/interviews are conducted via zoom • Potential Mentees are invited to meet existing mentors and mentees at the WIN Lunch and Learns. Join the group https://odu.campusgroups.com/winmentee/club_signup • Mentees are matched with a potential mentor. Note that WIN mentors are offered several mentees' application with resumes to select from along with your introduction slide deck. What are the requirements once I am accepted? • Required to attend at least 2 WIN Lunch and Learns events per semester. • Take responsibility for keeping in regular contact with your mentor and actively participates in the relationship • Always be considerate and respect your mentor's time • Work independently with assigned mentor on desired professional goals • Be open to listening to and learning from your mentor • Be receptive to feedback and coaching • RSVP to WIN event emails • Respond to emails, phone calls, texts etc. • Arrive on time to WIN events • Inform the WIN coordinator if your attendance plans have changed
