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The formal mentee program is a three year program and is by application only in
the fall of each year. Up to twenty mentees per year are accepted and each
mentee is matched with a mentor through a process that ensures good "chemistry"
to foster a learning environment. We have learned that the key to a successful
mentoring program is one that facilitates and environment of trust and sharing.
Currently there are over 130 people participating in the program as either a mentor,
a mentee, a counselor or a Society of Fellows participant.
There are up to twenty events/meetings per year including an annual
retreat, a participant appreciation event, field trips to locations of interest,
and educational programs. Once mentors and mentees are initially matched, the
formal mentoring relationship component becomes self-paced.
Cost for mentee participation:
- $100 application and self-assessment profile processing fee
- $3,000 annually
Cost for mentor and counselor participation:
- Your very valuable time
Cost for Society of Fellows participation:
- $600 annually
Program Qualifications...
Mentees:
- You own a majority of the business and operate as the sole Ultimate Decision Maker of the business
- You have been the Ultimate Decision Maker in the business a minimum of 3 years
- You have annual revenues over $1,000,000
- You have a desire to substantially grow your business
- You have a minimum of 5 employees
- You display internal and external integrity as a business owner
- You are willing to invest the time - meet with mentor a minimum of 2 times per month
and attend 75% of networking events and programs
- Note: Only one Mentee per company may be accepted into HEMP, the Ultimate Decision Maker.
Do you want to participate? Request more information through the Apply Online
section of this web site. If you do not qualify at this time,
try the Resources section, but keep us in mind for future consideration!
Mentors:
- You are a veteran business owner or a top executive level manager
- You have a willingness to openly share your business knowledge - both successes and failures
- You are willing to commit to meeting with your mentee at least twice per month
- You are willing to commit to attending 50% of networking programs including the annual retreat
Do you want to participate? Request more information through the
Apply Online section of this web site.
Other Program Involvement.
Counselors
Counselors are individuals who are not currently matched with a HEMP mentee, but have a wealth
of experience they are willing to share with others in HEMP. Counselors have been through the
mentor screening process and are eligible to become matched mentors. They may be willing to
serve as a counselor on an as needed basis for a limited period of time (i.e., one or two meetings,
a phone call) or may choose to be included in the ongoing pool of available mentors.
Society of Fellows
The Society of Fellows is open to anyone willing to support HEMP with a financial commitment,
including mentors and counselors, that have been involved with HEMP for 3 years or longer.
Participation in the Society of Fellows allows for a way to financially support HEMP and give
back to HEMP for the benefits that you have received in the past as well as stay connected with
others in the organization through invitations to the many HEMP events.
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