2025 Mentor Program

Applications have closed for the Mentor Program. 

Are you looking to fast-track your HR career? Looking to break into the industry or continue to grow your career? Want to give back to the HR community by sharing your experience and knowledge with our Emerging Leaders?

The Mile High SHRM Mentor Program is for you!

It’s a well-documented fact that one-on-one mentoring leads to increased job satisfaction, achievement of goals, and stronger networks. Mentors, gain increased self-awareness, leadership abilities, and interpersonal communication.

About the Mentor Program:

We aim to build a six-month long relationship between the mentor and the mentee, starting in January 2025.

• Desired time commitment: One hour per month for a one-on-one meeting between mentors and mentees. 
• While the Mentor Program will match the mentors and mentee, it is up to them to establish their meeting times and format (in-person or virtual).

Guidelines:

Requirements for both Mentors and Mentees:

• Be a current MHSHRM member and maintain membership for the duration of the mentoring program.
• Plan to remain actively involved in a Human Resources capacity or professional career development role for the entire program duration.
• Commit to a minimum number of meetings/contacts with your partner.

Suggested Mentor Qualifications:

Please note that these are suggested guidelines. We will not conduct interviews or other strict screening procedures for the mentors.

• 5-10 years of progressive experience as an HR professional
• Passion for the advancement of the HR Profession
• Professional certification desired, especially SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP
• Previous mentor experience is a plus but not required
• Career development professionals such as career coaches, leadership coaches, and organizational development professionals are welcome

Testimonials:

"The relationship is ongoing - at least through the end of 2023. My mentee is very open minded and willing to share where she needs additional support. I believe we have developed a rapport that makes our discussions pleasant and productive."  

- Mentor

"I get self conscious about my path into HR and my lack of formal education and sometimes think that I might not be a good mentor to someone, but after going through the mentor program I think I'm ready to mentor someone who's new to HR. My mentor has made me realize that I'm at a good spot in my career where my experience knowledge might be helpful for others."  

- Mentee

"My organization has been going through a lot of change and his advice on how to handle the change myself has been wonderful. He's made me see things from a different perspective and that has helped me coach my leadership team on the impact of change."  

- Mentee

Registration and Timing:

Applications have closed for the Mentor Program.