Hello NEOA! We are excited to share that given the strong interest from membership, NEOA will be launching a pilot mentoring program for members this fall. For this initial offering, we will aim to support 20 mentor-mentee matches as part of the association's professional development offerings. If you've been working TRIO/GearUp/EOP for 5 years or more, we hope you'll consider becoming a mentor. If you're looking for an opportunity to explore any number of career related topics or just connect closely with a more seasoned colleague, please consider participating as a mentee. Here's what you need to know: Who can participate: Applicants should be current/paid members at time of application and renew their membership by October in order to participate. Expected Commitment: Mentors/mentees should be prepared to meet 3 times in the fall and 3 in the spring on the following schedule: -Mid-late September 2025: attend a virtual welcome meeting -October 2025: 1st 1-1 Session -Mid Nov-Mid Dec 2025: 2nd 1-1 Session -Mid Jan-Mid Feb 2026: 3rd 1-1 Session -March 2026: 4th 1-1 Session -April 2026: Wrap up breakfast at NEOA conference Apply here: https://forms.gle/YoD3TCzcCeprLHMP8 Application deadline: Friday, June 20 Matches will be notified in late August We are really excited to support the professional growth of members through meaningful mentorship. We hope you'll consider applying and welcome your questions! Best, Ginny Ward, Maine State Liaison Arielle Derival-Joseph, President-Elect, Lindsay Carpenter, Past-President Ginny Ward (she/her) Director [cid:4811c82f-32a3-4496-869c-eb5f03dab0ee] ___________________________ Cell:   207-841-7539 Office: 207-725-3565 Mail:   3400 College Station       Brunswick ME 04011 ____________________________ www.bowdoin.edu/upward-bound<http://www.bowdoin.edu/upward-bound>