One-on-one mentoring
Through one-on-one meetings, mentors and mentees may discuss and explore areas including professional strengths, career development and USC organizational culture. Mentors and mentees are expected to meet once a month for the program duration (January – December), for ten meetings. All meetings are generally one hour in length, however timing may be adjusted based on the participant needs. Participants are provided each month with optional mentoring questions to explore, recommended structure and activities to experience.
Leadership Forums
Included in the program are two Leadership Forums that will be focusing on providing participants with insights to career achievements, challenges, the journey taken and more by panels of accomplished experts in the USC and Los Angeles community.
Workshops
All professional development workshops and events in the program are designed to promote the strengths and career potential of the mentees. During the program, workshops will be available for mentees to participate in around skill development, building a marketing brand and creating a personal development plan.
Certificate of completion
At the end of the program cohort, mentors and mentees that complete the program requirements receive a certificate of completion. Additionally, a notification of the program completion is provided to the participant’s supervisor. To complete the program, mentees [and mentors] must meet every month and complete check-ins and evaluations as part of the program cycle.
Participants will receive periodic information and reminders to help move the program forward. Additional resources will also be available for participants on the page labeled “Program Resources”
Ideal Candidates
Due to limited space, participation in the program is selective. Interested staff are required to apply and pending application review, staff may be accepted into the program. Ideal candidates for the program display the characteristics listed below:
NOTE: Participation in this program does not in any way guarantee advancement, promotion or salary increases. The program is meant to inspire and support a rewarding and evolving career at USC. The program is designed to help provide excelling staff members with support and resources to help grow their career.