Our state of the art Mentorship Program offers a unique opportunity for members to participate as a seasoned mentor and/or mentee, carefully paired, to build bench strength for the next succession of leaders in the electronics ecosystem.

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In a Harvard Business Review survey of Fortune 500 CEOs, participants listed having a mentor as the number one component of their success. The survey also found:

said mentors helped them avoid costly mistakes
Said They became proficient in their roles faster
Said They were making better decisions

WE United Mentorship Program Goals:

  • Confidence Building: Supporting others in all aspects of their career aspirations.
  • Skill Development: Learn new skills and improve under-developed capabilities.
  • Leadership Coaching: Provide tips, tools, resources, insights, and encouragement for leadership development.
  • Talent Retention: Help retain talented professionals through “career coaching” so that they will establish a long-term career within the industry.
  • Succession Planning: Fill the talent pipeline and help advance rising leaders in the industry.
  • Diversity & Inclusion: Encourage and empower under-represented industry professionals to reach not only their own next level of career development, but to be a resource to their colleagues as well.
  • Community Building: Promote relationships across the channel within the Electronics and related Industries.

Meet the Mentorship Committee

Sue Breault
Stephannie Bronson
Carla Caldwell

Monica Highfill

Julia Klein

Marion Thierry

Hear from Mentorship Program Participants

Benefits of Becoming a Mentor or Mentee:

Engaging in a mentorship relationship offers a myriad of benefits for both mentors and mentees. The WE United flagship Mentorship Program often leads to expanded networks, opening doors to new opportunities and collaborations with industry professionals which contributes to the overall success and satisfaction of both individuals involved.

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Mentee
  • Access to leadership talent
  • Objective feedback from someone outside your organization
  • Exposure to new ideas and ways of thinking
  • Advice on cultivating natural strengths and overcoming weaknesses
  • Guidance on professional development and enhancement
  • Develop new skills and knowledge
Mentor
  • Share knowledge and experience
  • Recognition as a subject matter expert and leader
  • Exposure to fresh perspectives, ideas, and approaches
  • Fulfillment in helping industry talent in the electronics ecosystem
    woman in the industry
  • Development of leadership and coaching style
  • Opportunity to build a new relationship

How to Join the WE United Mentorship Program:

Please click the appropriate registration button below to begin your application process! Upon completion, the Mentorship Committee will review your application. Due to high demand, if your application is not chosen for the current cohort, please be assured that your information will be retained and for consideration for the next cohort. Our goal is to create the most optimal matches for our mentees and mentors. 

Each WE United Mentorship cohort will last approximately 6 months, and each mentor/mentee pair will meet a minimum of twice per month for approximately 1 hour with additional opportunities for mentor and mentee cafes.

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We Invite You to Participate

“The WE Mentorship program not only provided a way for me to give back to our industry, it allowed for a safe space for my Mentee to discuss goals, fears, and aspirations.  Being a Mentor was personally fulfilling and allowed me to gain a fresh perspective from my Mentee and other WE Mentors.”
Dawn Manhart
Sr. Director, Global Distribution and Marketing, Knowles Corp.

Such a Valuable Program

“The WE Mentor team connected me with the perfect mentor! I learned a great deal about myself and how to better manage specific work situations that were unique to my circumstances.  As a result of my time working with my mentor, I learned how to have better conversations with my manager, and how to ask for the support I needed.”
Debbie Martin
Marketing Communications Manager, TDK Electronics

A Great Learning Opportunity

“I have enjoyed having the privilege to participate in the WE Mentorship program. The valuable insights I gained and had the opportunity to share will help ensure that our community has an opportunity to advance in a positive way. The thoughtfulness the WE leadership team has put into this program will help the next generation continue to help our industry prosper. “
Gene Anderson
Western Regional Sales Manager,
PEI-Genesis

Connecting the Industry

Thank you for your interest in The WE United Mentorship Program. Should you need assistance or have any questions, please contact us directly at mentorship@womeninelectronics.com.