Leadership Development
You will hone your leadership skills while demonstrating that you can be counted on to serve as an ambassador for your organization. If leadership isn’t a part of your personal and professional brand now, it will be.
Professional Development
Mentoring students seeking a job in your field belongs under the category of professional development on your resume. It is an experience you can speak to when pursuing promotional opportunities.
Positive PR
Engagement in the Future Ready Iowa Virtual Mentoring Program will not only reflect well on you but also the organization you represent. Mentors are valued within the workplace. Mentors are often recognized in organization newsletters, annual reports, and at special events.
Personal Fulfillment
Through serving as a mentor, you will share your knowledge and skill set, and reflect on your own experience. While helping your mentee grow personally and professionally, you may thrive as a direct result. This isn’t simply an opportunity to change someone else’s life, but also your own.