Columbus Young Professionals Club is proud to introduce a brand-new mentorship program! Elevate & Excel is designed to help young leaders and emerging professionals learn, grow and advocate for themselves professionally. The program will consist of small groups of mentees working with an assigned mentor for 15 weeks. Mentors will commit up to five hours per month from April through July 2024.

Please review the Expectations of Mentors below and click the “SIGN UP” button below!

Expectations of Mentors

MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY

• Get to know your mentee and ask questions about their life.

• Follow through on commitments you’ve made to your mentee.

  BUILD TRUST

• Get to know your mentee and ask questions about their life.

• Follow through on commitments you’ve made to your mentee.

  LISTEN ATTENTIVELY

• Practice active listening when engaging with your mentee.

• Listen carefully to identify unspoken needs and growth opportunities.

  REFLECT ON MENTEE STRENGTHS AND AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT

• Observe your mentee’s talents and strengths and help them further hone their skills.

• Provide thoughtful feedback and develop ways for your mentee to practice underdeveloped skills so they can level-up.

  BE AWARE OF PRIVILEGE AND POWER DYNAMICS

• Recognize potential power imbalances your mentee may perceive and work to maintain an equal relationship.

• Be aware of privileges and other factors that may influence your and your mentee’s experiences, especially considering differences in race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and income level.

Elevate & Excel runs from April 10 through July 26, 2024. Our deadline for mentors to sign up is March 28.

If you would like to speak to us about sponsorship of this program, please contact us.

About Elevate & Excel Mentoring

Overview

The Elevate & Excel Mentoring Program is a 15-week mentoring leadership initiative facilitated by the CYP Club. The program is designed to help the mentee grow as a person and become the best version of themselves. This may involve helping you achieve your personal or career goals, introducing you to new ways of thinking, challenging your limiting assumptions, sharing valuable life lessons, and much more. It will consist of 15 weeks of group mentoring (includes 5 in-person sessions).

Mandatory Cohort Sessions

1. Wednesday, April 10, 6-8pm, Kickoff Reception with Mentees, Mentors, and Community Leaders

2. Wednesday, May 8, 6-8pm: Team-bonding with Greenlight Improv

3. Wednesday, May 29, 6-8pm: Resume-building and LinkedIn profiles

4. Wednesday, June 26, 6-8pm: Personal brand and personal board of directors

5. Friday, July 26, 12-2pm: Graduation Luncheon

Areas that will be explored throughout this mentoring program:

• How to move forward after making a mistake

• How to lead employees who were once peers

• How to have crucial conversations

• Team building and collaboration

• Ability to positively influence others

• Accountability

• Ability to delegate tasks

• How to lead team meetings

• How to inspire my department to meet goals

• Different techniques to communicate with your team

• How to describe your leadership style

• How to lead when you’re not in charge

• How do you measure success

• What do you want your career path to be

• Discuss your areas of opportunity

Selection Criteria:

• Commitment to a four-month leadership program with mandatory weekly or bi-weekly sessions, as agreed upon by your mentoring group

• Commitment to in-person, after-work sessions (April 10, May 8, May 29, June 26 from 6-8pm) and a graduation luncheon (Fri, July 26 from 12-2pm)

• Commitment to showing up on time and being present during all sessions

• Commitment to your personal and professional growth 

For questions or more information, please contact us.