Mentorship Program

Looking for goal-specific support? Need the advice to work through your certification? Looking for career guidance? The APMP Maple Leaf Chapter’s Mentorship Program helps members connect with experienced proposal professionals for a variety of general guidance, as well as to support those who are working toward Foundation, Practitioner, or Professional Level Certification.

Getting Started
This mentorship program is designed to allow our members to meet and discuss various topics with experienced and knowledgeable professionals with the flexibility for the mentor and mentee to agree on a format that suits their needs. Mentorship may be short or long-term but should be goal-oriented and both parties should be committed to the outcome.

Mentee Responsibilities:

  • Before meeting a potential mentor, outline what you are looking for in a mentorship relationship

  • Be prepared at your first meeting with specific goals, and then discuss and refine those goals with your mentor

  • Discuss availability, frequency, and method of contact early

  • Initiate ongoing discussions and activities

  • Follow through on your commitments and the timeline you and your mentor have established

  • Be open to, and seek out, constructive feedback

Mentor Responsibilities:

  • Clearly communicate what you are willing to support and your availability.

  • Be willing to commit to regular meetings

  • Actively support your mentee’s goals and work with them to define strategies for success

  • Give sound, constructive, tactful, and honest feedback on the mentee’s progress

  • Treat the mentee with professionalism and respect

A mentoring relationship is meant to feel supportive and comfortable, and provide both participants with a sense of accomplishment. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your partnership, please reach out to us via the form below.

Get in touch.

Please complete the membership form if you are interested in participating in the mentorship program.