Dear Professional Mentorship Leadership Program Applicant,

 

Congratulations on your decision to apply to the Women of Color Empowerment Institute Inc.'s (WOCEI) Professional Mentorship Leadership Program!

We are accepting applications for entry into the leadership program from professionals who are under the age of 40, and have leadership aspirations in any sector, including; academia, business, community service, law, healthcare, technology, civic and government. Up to ten (10) individuals will be selected to join the program. If selected, the cost of the program is $200 to cover a portion of your meals and materials. Payment must be received in full by Thursday, January 2, 2020. 

Before completing the application, please read the entire packet carefully in order to ensure that you do not have ANY conflicts with the dates listed for WOCEI leadership mentoring program activities.

 

 

Lynne Dore

National Program Director

Women of Color Empowerment Institute, Inc.

 

ELGIBILITY

 

APPLICANTS MUST:

 

• Show interest in holding a current leadership position in a professional and/or civic organization.

• Demonstrate a commitment to improving the community through active volunteerism, and/or service.

• Have an interest in furthering your knowledge about the WOCEI.

• Commit to participation in the entire WOCEI leadership mentoring programing including: Retreat, Dinner Meetings, Community Service Project, Mentor Meetings in person and via video communication, and the annual Women of Color Empowerment Conference.

• Attending all scheduled programming referenced in this material is mandatory.

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

 

Complete the application and submit prior to Monday, November 18th, 2019 at 5:00 PM EST. Applications can be delivered via mail, courier service, or hand-delivery to: 401 NW 7th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311.

 

 

SELECTION PROCESS:

 

All applications will be reviewed by the WOCEI Directors and Mentor Committee members.

 

All applicants will be notified of their application status by Monday, December 2, 2019.  All applicants must be available to attend a 4:30 meeting on December 17, 2019.

 

WOCEI is committed to cultural, geographical, racial, ethnic, professional and economic diversity and considered all applicants who have demonstrated leadership skills and talents.

 

MENTOR AND MENTEE COMMITMENTS:

 

• Mentors and Mentees must commit to connecting in-person, by phone, or via video communication twice per month. Connecting more frequently on an informal basis is desired.

• Program dinners are counted as a monthly contact.

• Mentors and selected Mentee will determine topics they will cover, or what areas of professional development they will work on together based on the interest and goals of each participant. Some areas may include: enhancing communication skills, job/internship search strategies, community engagement, and networking.

• Mentors shall commit to volunteering monthly at the Women of Color Empowerment Institute, Inc.

 

 

Women of Color Empowerment Institute, Inc. Professional Mentorship Leadership Program

2019 – 2020 Calendar of Events

 

APPLICATION PERIOD

Monday, September 16th, 2019 – Monday November 18, 2019

Interviews will be held between Tuesday, November 19th, 2019 - Monday November 25, 2019

 

ORIENTATION AND ADVOCATES FOR CHANGE EVENT

Monday, December 16, 2019

Orientation 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Location: TBA

Women of Color Empowerment Institute, Inc. Holiday Reception

followed by “Advocates For Change” Forum

 

WOCEI PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT (1)

Monday, January 20, 2020

Women of Color Empowerment Institute, Inc. Center

2219 NW 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 

WOCEI Service Project (2)

The Institute Connects Day

Saturday May, 2020

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Mentees plan this project, and are required to collaborate with community organizations

 

WOCEI DINNER & OUTING

Location TBD

Saturday, February, 22, 2020

Time TBD

 

“REAL TALK” DINNER WITH MENTORS

Location TBD

Thursday, March 12, 2020

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

COMMUNITY FORUM

Location TBD

Thursday, April 16, 2020

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

HEAR FROM A “SUPERSTAR” MENTOR DINNER

Ashanti Cultural Arts and Enrichment Center

353 Hammondville Road

Pompano Beach, Florida 33060

Thursday, May 14, 2020

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

FOCUS ON THE INSTITUTE GATHERING

10th Annual WOCEC Host Hotel

Thursday, June 11, 2020

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

WOCEI Professional Development Series

Avenue of The Arts Executive Suites

405 NW 7th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311

Thursday, July 9, 2020

Thursday, July 16, 2020

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Leaders Connect

Location TBD

Saturday, August 15, 2020

Time TBD

 

 

 

*NETWORKING ACTIVITIES, PROFESSIONAL DEVLOPEMENT & BUILDING OUR BRAND

All activities are scheduled from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, unless otherwise noted.