Mentoring
Program
The
WIMNN Mentoring Program
is designed to facilitate
and promote mentoring relationships
among women and men in the music
business around the world. It creates a way for individuals to "give
back" by sharing their wisdom and experience with others. The program
matches mentors with individuals seeking a mentor in their particular
field of business. We encourage those of you in various sectors of music
to participate as mentors to help strengthen the growth and development of
the music business globally.
About the Program
WIMNN
Mentoring Program is a career development tool that introduces and
supports individuals seeking music industry careers. Our program connects
Mentees with experienced female and male professionals who provide advice,
field questions, and assistance.
Our
Objectives
To
develop and manage a career planning and a mentoring Internet community
for women in music and mentors worldwide
To
encourage the participation of qualified persons as Mentors to provide
career advice to Mentees.
To
attract and engage women in music from all over the world, as primary
beneficiaries of the career planning and mentoring Internet community
To
develop alliance relationships with other entities that enhance our
ability to extend career planning and mentoring services via our women in
music community
To
engage in other activities to improve Women In Music National Network’s
Mentoring Program
Call for Mentors
At
present our list of individuals requesting a
mentor, far exceeds the availability of
Mentors. If you
Mentors offer their
services on a volunteer basis and can be either female or male. You will be
partnered with a Mentee that matches your field of music. Mentors will be provided
with a set of guidelines for mentoring, however you are welcomed to establish your own
process.
The basic requirements for volunteering as a WIMNN
Mentor are:
§
To be a
professional in self-managing work arrangements operating or
setting up a music related business)
§
To be
willing to Mentor a professional via email.
To have
regular access to email.
§
To be
willing to exchange email messages regularly with a Mentee
§
To be
available to participate for a six-month period
§
Have well
developed communication skills.
§
Have the
ability to build and manage relationships.
§
Be
prepared to provide areas of expertise to be matched with
skills gaps of Mentees.
We invite you to give back to the music community by sharing your industry
knowledge.
To become a Mentor, please contact us at:
mentor@womeninmusic.com
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