CLEVELAND - The International Collegiate Licensing Association (ICLA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce applications for the 2025-26 ICLA Mentorship Program are open. ICLA leadership has updated the timing of the program to better align with the membership year. 

The ICLA Mentorship Program is a resource for ICLA members who desire to increase their understanding of the collegiate licensing industry, while becoming more involved with the Association. This is a tremendous professional development opportunity that brings together collegiate licensing newcomers and industry experts.

Each candidate (mentee) will be paired with up to two mentors - one institutional member and one affiliate member. Mentors will be charged with sharing their experiences in an effort to develop relationships, increase their mentee's understanding of the industry and further the sharing of policies and best practices. The 2025-26 mentee class will begin the program at the start of the academic year,  and will graduate at the 2026 NACDA and Affiliates Convention in Las Vegas.

Program participants are expected to attend both 2026 Desert Cactus ICLA Winter Symposium and 2026 NACDA and Affiliates Convention, both in Las Vegas. Registration fees for program participants are covered as part of the Mentorship Program.

In order to be selected, applicants must commit to being a 2025-26 ICLA member. Verification of membership status will occur prior to the start of the program.
 
CLICK HERE to learn more about the minimum qualifications for mentees and mentors, selection criteria and goals of the program.
 
CLICK HERE to apply to be a MENTEE for the ICLA Mentorship Program.
 
CLICK HERE to apply to serve as a MENTOR for the ICLA Mentorship Program.

The application deadline is Wednesday, April 30, 2025

About ICLA: ICLA provides educational and networking opportunities, enhancement of acceptable operating standards and ethics, and establishment of the overall prestige and understanding of the profession of collegiate licensing. For more information on ICLA, please visit www.iclanet.com. ICLA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 60^th year. For more information on NACDA and the 19 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.