Mentoring Program

Monthly Mentoring

The most common and impactful form of mentorship. Allows a mentor to create stronger bonds with the mentee

• A total of 2-4 hours per month spent on physical or online meetings between mentor and mentee
• Long-term relationship-driven mentoring
• A chance to get an in-depth look into the development process of a mentee

Flash Mentoring

A one-time, face-to-face mentoring session. Suitable for mentors with a tight schedule

• 60-minute session with a mentee
• Organized once every 6-8 weeks
• A way to meet different mentees in a short time frame

Group Mentoring

A many-to-one, face-to-face mentoring session.

• A mentoring session between one mentee and several mentors
• Gathers the skills and expertise from a mentor group and enhances the mentoring experience
• A way for mentors to learn from each other while helping the mentee develop

Virtual Mentoring

A remote mentoring session often conducted via phone or video conference

• A mentoring session in which the mentor and the mentee(s) are in different locations
• Suitable for mentors looking to engage with mentees outside of their geographic location
• A great way for participants in different locations but common fields to establish mentoring relationships

Matching Events

• I²C will organize matching events for mentors and mentees to interact and get to know one another.
• Mentees get a chance to pitch in front of mentors with a variety of expertise in business and technology.
• Mentees receive feedback and get the opportunity to meet with interested mentors through short one-on-one sessions.
• Mentors get the opportunity to select the mentees they find most interesting.

I²C Matching

• Mentees and mentors who are not matched at the events have the opportunity to be matched afterward based on the information provided by both parties during the application process.
• I²C staff match the needs of the mentees with the experience and professional skills of the mentors. If applicable, the business plan and general information of the mentee is sent to a potential mentor who can then decide to accept or decline the match.
• Upon acceptance from the mentor, I²C will make an introduction between mentee and mentor.

Direct Matching

• The I²C webpage will have a mentor section that will allow mentees to check out the entire network of I²C mentors.
• Mentees will be able to view a brief description of all the mentors, their key professional skills, and a brief biography.
• Mentees can map out potentially interesting mentors who can help them overcome current challenges.
• Mentees who find an interesting mentor profile can contact I²C for a formal introduction.
• Upon acceptance from the mentor, I²C will make an introduction between mentee and mentor.