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Mentorship Program

Michigan Presenters is excited to announce a third annual cohort of the Michigan Presenters Mentorship Program! Designed to create cross-generational mentorship, networking, and peer support, we are seeking applicants for this program who are passionate about sharing
knowledge, asking questions, learning from others, and creating connections.

Applications Now Open

​Program Goals

  • Facilitate genuine cross-generational connection and mentorship

  • Professional development and knowledge transfer specific to the performing arts presenting field

  • Networking and peer support; support for new and emerging talent, as well as long-serving professionals

 

Timeline
       

August 22, 2024
Applications open
 

September 30, 2024
Applications due
 

October 7, 2024
Cohort Matches confirmed
 

October 14, 2024 | 1:00pm
Online Full Cohort Kickoff Orientation via Zoom
 

October 21, 2024
Cohorts meet in person at the Fall Gathering at Wharton Center    
     

November 2024 to April 2025

Mentorship Program Period
 

Monthly

Individual Mentorship Team Zoom Meetings
 

April 21, 2025 | 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Full Cohort Wrap-up via Zoom

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Structure

  • Three-person Mentorship Teams with one experienced professional (11+ years), one mid-career (5-10 years), and one new to the field (1-4 years).

  • Full 2024-25 Cohort will meet twice at minimum for the program’s kick-off and conclusion. Additional Cohort gatherings may occur as part of conferences and/or regional meet ups.

  • Individual Mentorship Teams to meet via Zoom monthly over the 6-month program period.

  • Team matches will be made based on goals expressed for the program by each applicant, professional goals, experience, and personality.

  • One Michigan Presenters board member will check in with team members throughout the 6-month program period for feedback and support.

 

Participant Expectations

  • Employed by an organization that is a member of the Michigan Presenters Network

  • Attend Cohort kick-off and wrap-up sessions.

  • Participation in 90% of monthly Membership Team meetings.

  • Participation in a majority of MPN Member meetings, regional meet-ups, conferences, and other membership-wide initiatives

  • Participate in program evaluation.

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