JACKSON HOLE, WYO – Womentum, the 501c3 nonprofit best known for its signature mentoring program, Womentoring, is currently accepting applications for both mentors and mentees for its 2020 program. Deadline is May 31, 2019.
Womentoring is a proven integrated, empowering, and accountable program that builds community by developing women’s skills, confidence, and local network. Participants commit to a nine-month calendar (September through May) of workshops, small group dinners, and one-on-one mentoring.
Since 2006, over 300 local women have participated in Womentoring. The program focuses on personal leadership skills, resulting in confidence in designing careers, accepting civic responsibilities, balancing work and family, and mentoring one another. Program participants share their intellectual, philanthropic, and creative spirit to effectuate meaningful social change among their colleagues, constituents, children, and community.
Who is Womentum for?
Women who have lived or worked in Jackson Hole for a minimum of two years are invited to apply to participate as mentors or mentees in the 2020 program. Mentors and mentees are expected to actively participate in Womentoring events and one-on-one meetings each month from September 2019 until May 2020. Tuition is $150 and scholarships are available. Deadline to apply is May 31.
Womentoring’s objective is to inspire participants to do the following:
- Increase their community engagement by pursuing professional, civic, and/or philanthropic leadership roles
- Seek opportunities to exercise their voice and encourage others to do the same
- Utilize a strengthened personal and professional network
- Find clarity on personal priorities and develop heightened self-awareness
Since participating in the Womentoring program, Alumnae have…
- Sought wage increase and leadership roles within their current professions
- Made life choices toward new professional or personal leadership goals
- Become nonprofit and corporate board members and directors
- Spearheaded creative, philanthropic, and civic initiatives
- Volunteered extensively throughout the local community
