For mentees, there is a $149 registration fee. For mentors, there is no cost to join the program. Mentees are not required to be a member of Vic ICT for Women (although we hope you do!).
To register your interest in becoming a mentor please email [email protected]. You will be added to our database and receive communication from us as to when program registration is open and instructions to register. There is no cost to become a mentor in the program.
To register your interest in becoming a mentee please email [email protected]. You will be added to our database and receive communication from us as to when program registration is open and instructions to register. There is a $149 registration fee for mentees.
The program attracts mentees with a wide range of experience from new graduate to experienced managers and therefore, we look for mentors with a range of experience so we can match a mentor with the appropriate level of experience to each mentee. We also look for mentors with enough availability to support mentees throughout the program (at least 1-2 hours a month).
Registrations open in early December after our end of year event. Expressions of interest for our next intake can be emailed to [email protected] throughout the year. You will be added to our database and receive communication from us as to when program registration is open and instructions as to how to register.
To get updates on the program follow us on LinkedIn @mentor-she and Instagram @mentorshe or email us at [email protected] to be added to our mailing list.
The program is based in Australia with our head office in Melbourne.
Yes. We will accept registrations from mentors/mentees located in different states or even overseas. In these cases, we can’t guarantee your mentor/mentee will be based in your location. We offer online events in conjunction with in-person events as COVID has shown us that you don’t have to be in the same room as someone to build a relationship with them.
Yes, MentorSHE offers several events throughout the programme to enhance the mentoring journey including networking and social events, educational workshops as well as broader Vic ICT for Women events. A summary of MentorShe events held throughout the programme is shown below.
Event | Description |
Kick-off | A networking event at the start of the program to introduce mentors and mentees to each other, and the MentorShe team |
Workshops | Education sessions where you can gain valuable skills to help you with your mentoring relationship and general professional development |
Vic ICT Events | MentorShe hosts program participants at other Vic ICT networking events like the Importance of Women breakfasts and What’s Hot in IT events after work |
Social Events | We offer networking events for mentors and mentees to get to know each other in a more relaxed environment |
End of Year | A networking event at the end of the program to wrap up the year and celebrate our achievements |
The program offers networking opportunities, access to events that offer professional development and resources in the starter pack, a monthly newsletter, tips and thought-provoking discussion topics through social media and an opportunity to participate in other Vic ICT for women events. For mentees, the program also provides access to a mentor specifically matched to your needs for a full year to enable strong relationships to be forged. It also provides support, guidance, and resources to ensure you get the most out of the mentoring program.
Please contact the mentor(SHE:) team via email at [email protected] to express your interest in joining the committee. We are looking for people with a variety of skills including marketing, events and program management.
The program starter pack can be found via the mentor(SHE:) programme page on the Vic ICT for Women website here.
Visit the Vic ICT for Women website or follow Vic ICT for Women on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook (links embedded).
Contact the mentor(SHE:) team via email at [email protected]
Sometimes circumstances change, please contact us as soon as you can at [email protected] so we can assist you.
Sometimes a pairing cannot continue, and a Mentor or Mentee may need to conclude the relationship earlier than anticipated. This may be unavoidable due to changes in employment conditions or roles, or if either or both of you are no longer benefiting from the relationship. In the case of the termination or if your Mentee / Mentor has been unresponsive after multiple attempts, please let us know as soon as possible at [email protected]
Yes, mentees and mentors are not required to be a member (although we hope you are!).
Attendance at the kick-off event is optional. It’s a great opportunity to find out more about the program and to meet other mentees/mentors but there will be other opportunities to do so throughout the program.