Mentoring Program
Ag Communicators Network Student Mentorship Program
ACN’s Student Mentorship Program connects student members with seasoned professionals through monthly phone or video calls (approximately 45 minutes – 1 hour) beginning in January and leading up to the Ag Media Summit, where participants are encouraged to meet in person.
During the first session, mentors and students share their career journeys and goals, then collaborate to create a personalized plan for the program. Topics may include resume and portfolio development, interview prep, work-life balance, and making the most of professional organizations — though sessions are flexible and tailored to each pair’s needs.
Mentor Responsibilities and Expectations
- Develop goals for the relationship with the mentee
- Set mentor/mentee meeting dates
- When appropriate, help improve the mentee’s portfolio
- When appropriate, help the mentee make contacts in the industry
- Be available to offer advice or refer the mentee to others who can
- Participate in a mid- and post-term evaluation
Student Responsibilities and Expectations
- Develop goals for the relationship with the mentor
- Work with mentor to establish and uphold meeting dates
- Prepare a list of questions they would like to ask their mentor
- When appropriate, provide the mentor with a portfolio and a resume
- Participate in a mid- and post-term evaluation
- Everyone has something to share. Mentors can share their experience and network, and students can share the latest tools and technology being taught at the university. We are better when we exchange knowledge and work together.
- Sign up to be a mentor here. Reach out to Courtney Girgis, cllgirgis@gmail.com, for more information.