Networking

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM KICK-OFF MEETING

We are starting a first-of-its-kind mentorship program for the chapter. And this event would be a kick-off cermony for the program. Below are specific details about the event:

Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Venue: USC/Columbia Incubator, 1225 Laurel Street, Columbia SC 29201

THE KICKOFF MEETING (AN OVERVIEW)
The meeting will kick off with an overview of the program including goals and potential benefits. We will also discuss the mentorship cycle.

THE KICKOFF MEETING (THE MATCHING PROCESS): Next would be the matching process. We have come up with a fun approach to matching people. We call it “speed dating”. Participants chat with 5 people for 3-5 minutes to get to know them better. This would help in matching mentor/mentee teams.

THE MECHANICS OF THE PROGRAM (AN OVERVIEW): Once mentor/mentee teams are matched, the mechanics of the mentor program will be discussed in more details. Teams would be required to develop their mentorship (SMART) goals, length of their engagements and the frequency of meetings.

 Professional Networking & Social
Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Venue: Biergarten Republic & Kitchen
931 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201-3153
Heavy hor d'oeuvres will be served. Cash bar available