Michigan Presenters is excited to announce it’s inaugural Michigan Presenters Mentorship Program! Designed to create cross-generational mentorship, networking, and peer support, we are seeking applicants for this program that are passionate about sharing knowledge, asking questions, learning from others, and creating connections.
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
July 1, 2022 Applications open
July 29, 2022 Applications due
August 5, 2022 Matches Confirmed
August 2022 – March 2023 Mentorship Program Period
August 2022 Full Cohort Kick-off
Monthly Individual Mentorship Team Zoom
Meetings
March 2023 Full Cohort Wrap-up
Structure
-
Three-person Mentorship Teams with one experienced professional, one mid-career, and one new to the field
-
Full 2022-23 Cohort to meet at least 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 8-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 8-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