{"id":6,"date":"2010-03-09T14:06:31","date_gmt":"2010-03-09T14:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wictstg.wpengine.com\/virginia\/mentorship-program\/"},"modified":"2025-03-31T20:58:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T20:58:01","slug":"mentorship-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wict.org\/virginia-chapter\/mentorship-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Mentorship Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">2025 Mentoring Program Details <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wict-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/MentoringCircle-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1925 img-fluid\" style=\"width:673px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wict-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/MentoringCircle-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/wict-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/MentoringCircle-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wict-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/MentoringCircle-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/wict-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/MentoringCircle-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/wict-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/MentoringCircle.png 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Level Up: Be the Catalyst for Your Career<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Are you ready to be the catalyst for your own career growth?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The WICT Network: Virginia Chapter is thrilled to launch <strong>Level Up: Be the Catalyst for Your Career<\/strong>\u2014a dynamic, interactive five-part peer mentorship series (plus a special guest speaker event!) designed to help you sharpen your skills, expand your network and own your next career move. \ufeffThese aren\u2019t just any workshops\u2014these are peer mentoring circle sessions where you\u2019ll connect with like-minded professionals, gain real-time insights from industry leaders and walk away with actionable strategies that move your career forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Workshop Logistics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This series is designed to be experienced as a full journey. Each session builds on the last to create a connected, powerful development experience rooted in authenticity, action and momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We highly encourage full participation in the kickoff, guest speaker event, and all five core workshops to get the most from your circle experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kickoff Session &amp; Core Workshops: Virtual via Microsoft Teams | 1:00 \u2013 3:00 PM EST<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonus Guest Speaker Event: Hybrid \u2014 join in-person in Chesapeake or virtually via MS Teams (Time TBD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speed Mentoring Event (October 15): In person in Chesapeake with limited virtual mentoring spots available by request (Time TBD)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individual sessions may be offered upon request if space allows. Please indicate this on the registration form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Schedule At-a-Glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>May 14 \u2013 Kickoff &amp; Connect <em>(Virtual)<\/em><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet your circle, set intentions, and get energized for what\u2019s ahead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 21 \u2013 I Know, I Did It on Purpose with Leigh Woisard <em>(Hybrid)<\/em><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn how to break out of career stagnation, craft a bold, authentic brand, and promote yourself with purpose (and style).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 18 \u2013 Career Clarity &amp; Time Mastery <em>(Workshop)<\/em><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clarify your path. Reclaim your time. Align your habits with your goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 16 \u2013 Resume Enhancements <em>(Workshop)<\/em><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tailor your resume, optimize for AI, and highlight your impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August 13 \u2013 Interviewing Skills <em>(Workshop)<\/em><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice STAR\/CAR stories and build interview confidence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>September 17 \u2013 Strategic Networking <em>(Workshop)<\/em><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refine your elevator pitch and network in bold, modern ways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 15 \u2013 Speed Mentoring Event <em>(In Person \u2013 Chesapeake)<\/em><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Powerful mentoring conversations with industry peers and pros. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*<em>Hybrid option available by request (limited availability)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Fees &amp; Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spots are limited\u2014register early and no later than April 25th to take the next step toward building your future!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>$125 total for WICT members ($25\/session)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$150 total for non-members ($30\/session)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Guest speaker event is no charge for program participants and is open to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re excited to guide you on this journey. Let\u2019s Level Up together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAN__4hGGeJUQzJNRzRCRFg5UEVQUjlYRjZXMVdLWkRPQS4u&amp;route=shorturl\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Your 2025 Mentoring Co-Chairs <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1741\" 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sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bonnie Ouellette<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1879\" src=\"https:\/\/wict-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/KB-Headshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1879 img-fluid\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wict-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/KB-Headshot.jpg 681w, https:\/\/wict-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/KB-Headshot-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wict-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/KB-Headshot-300x451.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kerashia Brown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">2024 Mentoring Program Participants<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/wict-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/mentor-program-1024x563.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1901 img-fluid\" style=\"width:698px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wict-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/mentor-program-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wict-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/mentor-program-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wict-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/mentor-program-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wict-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/mentor-program-1536x844.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wict-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/mentor-program-2048x1125.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 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