The program carefully matches mentors with mentees in similar fields or with similar interests. The application deadline for the 2012 program is Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. Only seven spots are available. 2012-cama-mentor-program-application
Questions about applying for the next session of the marketing mentor program? Contact CAMA Director of Community Outreach Christine Beddia at 843-723-3635 or Christine@CoastalCommunityFoundation.org
2011 Mentor/Mentee Testimonial
Jenn Oblad and Erin McFarland
I found the more I put into my experience with the Charleston AMA Mentor Program, the more I got out of it. This program really helped me think about what I want in my marketing career, and it helped me gain more confidence and motivation to strive to move forward in my chosen career path. The experience also helped me gain a greater perspective of working in general, and how to balance that with my other life pursuits.
Through the CAMA Mentor program, I had the opportunity to network with other marketing professionals, and I developed a fun and meaningful professional relationship with my mentor. It was great to have someone to meet up with each month – someone to talk to about my work and
career pursuits, someone who was open and willing to hear what I had to say, and someone who would give me honest and constructive feedback. My mentor also helped me update my resume with more focus on my marketing skills and experience.
I am glad I did the CAMA Mentor program, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to develop themselves professionally in their marketing career pursuits.
-Jenn Oblad, Mentee
Some of the best advice I have gotten in my career has come from my mentors. At this point in my career, I was ready to share some of my insights, advice and experience with young professionals. The Charleston AMA Mentor/Mentee program gave me a perfect opportunity.
Mentoring has many benefits, but first, it is essential to learn about what your mentee hopes to gain in the process.
This is where my mentee, Jenn, stepped up to the plate. We met once a month for lunch. Prior to each meeting, Jenn would send me a list of questions or topics she would like to cover. Because we only had about an hour, we were able to maximize our time together and focus on topics that were important to Jenn. For example, how to get more experience out of her current role, how to expand her responsibilities and value to her team, internal/company relations, resume review, sharing connections, etc.
With this preparedness, we were able to make a lot of progress during our mentor/mentee meetings. This wasn’t only beneficial for Jenn. Her questions were challenging and engaging. Its been truly rewarding building a relationship with Jenn and helping support her as she navigates her career.
Erin McFarland, Mentor
