What can mentors and mentees expect from the WEDA Mentorship Program?

Applicants selected for the WEDA Mentorship Program will attend a pre-conference session at the Working Together Conference in September 2023, where they will be introduced to the mentor/mentee pairs. 

One-on-one mentor discussions
Depending on the distance between the mentor and mentee, the pair may meet via phone, video conference or in person. The WEDA mentorship program structure will lead pairs through discussion on::

• Short-term and long-term goals 
• Economic Development language and tools
• Partners for economic development (local, state, and federal)
• Growth as an economic development and community leader
• Workforce development
• Business retention and expansion strategy
• Strategic planning and building organizational capacity
• Entrepreneur development
• Business attraction

Apply now to be a mentor or mentee for 2023-2024. Applications are due July 1, 2023. All applicants will be notified of acceptance and pairings by early August 2023.