Join the 2007 Mentoring Program!

Want to learn more about the career pathway of a fellow WIIT member? Are you willing to offer career advice and insights to other women in the field of international trade? If so, join the WIIT Mentoring Program!

We are kicking off WIIT's 2007 Mentoring Program. WIIT offers a unique opportunity for women in all stages of their careers in international trade to share their experiences and learn from one another by tapping into the broad network offered by our membership. The hallmark of the program is one-on-one mentoring, pairing one WIIT member with another.

Participants in the Mentoring Program will gain insight into the various positions and career paths in the field of international trade. The program is loosely structured to afford participants the ability to develop a specific program tailored to their interests, needs, and resources.

Making a difference as a mentor does not have be a burdensome time commitment. It is expected that mentors will meet (or make contact by phone or e-mail) with the WIIT member with whom they are paired at least once a month over a period of approximately 4 months. Activities could include:

• Lunch (including WIIT and other professional luncheons)
• "Shadowing" the mentor at work or at a professional meeting
• Attending other WIIT or professional events together
• Collaborating on writing career objectives/strategy

Please note that the Mentor Program is open only to WIIT members. If you are currently not a member and are interested in this program, you are welcome to join the association. Membership dues are $45 for students and government and $65 for all other individuals.

If you have any questions or are interesting in participating in the WIIT Mentoring Program, please contact Andrea Durkin at andrea.durkin@abbott.com or 202.378.1421.

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