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CEFMA Mentorship Program

CEFMA is excited to announce that its mentorship program is back for the 2024-25 year! This program, which takes place from October through the annual Convention in June each year, seeks to engage the CEFMA membership with educational programs; promote growth among future leaders in event and facility management; and provide a connection between entry-level event and facility managers and senior level administrators.

In order to engage more members in the program and provide a greater sense of connection between administrators, CEFMA will continue with educational mentorship pods for the program during the 2024-25 cycle. Administrators at all points in their career path will be assigned to each pod for the purpose of broad-based learning at all levels. Although applicants will be initially assigned to a group for ongoing interaction, separate one-on-one interaction amongst members within the group is also acceptable and encouraged.

The number of individuals assigned to a mentorship pod will be dictated by the total number of applications received. While not required for participation in the program, attendance at the CEFMA Convention is strongly encouraged.

2024-25 Mentorship Applications will be accepted through Monday, September 23rd.  After this date, pods will be assigned and notices will be sent to all applicants in early October. Questions about the CEFMA Mentorship Program may be directed to Cam Trudell (ctrudell@nacda.com) in the NACDA national office.

CLICK HERE to submit an application.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS
In order to participate in the program, participants must meet the following requirements:
  1. Participant MUST be a current member of CEFMA
  2. Mentor Criteria
    • A minimum of seven (7) years of full-time experience in event/facilities management
    • General interest in young professionals and a history of developing and placing event/facility professionals
    • A willingness to commit to the program from September to June
  3. Mentee Criteria
    • A desire for career advancement
    • A willingness to commit to the program from September to June
    • Ability to establish individual goals which will guide discussions
  4. Mentorship pods should schedule and complete a minimum of four calls/interactions in a programming year, though more frequent correspondence/interaction is always encouraged

PROGRAM TIMELINE
September 9– September 23, 2024 Program application process
Early October 2024 Pods announced; introductory meetings take place
June 8-11, 2025 CEFMA Convention (Orlando, FL)

 
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