MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 
September 2022

a 12 week program designed to benefit both the mentor and the mentee on their career path

"mentored professionals on average report higher compensation, greater number of promotions, more career satisfaction, greater career commitment, felt more likely to believe they will advance their career." 

- lauren bidwell, sap

A mentorship program is a voluntary relationship between a mentor and a mentee. A mentor acts as a sponsor for the mentee, helping to improve performance, advance her career or business, share knowledge, provide counsel and emotional support.
Kelowna Women in Business has developed a mentorship program to provide this valuable opportunity to our members. The program is designed with both the Entrepreneur and the Professional in mind.

Program Cost for Mentees:

KWIB Members: $150.00
Non-Members: $300.00

entrepreneurs, did you know?

Entrepreneurs with mentors report greater business success ~ Forbes

70% of mentored businesses survive more than five years ~ Research from UPS

92% of small business owners believe that mentors have a direct impact on the growth and survival of their business ~ Renuka Gunjahalli, Entrepreneur

89% of small business owners who didn’t have a mentor wish that they did ~ Forbes

Are you an ENTREPRENEUR looking for a mentor or a mentee? This program is for YOU. 

professionals, did you know?

91% of professionals with a mentor are satisfied with their jobs, and 57% are “very satisfied” ~ CNBC/SurveyMonkey Workplace Happiness Survey

Mentored professionals on average report higher compensation, a greater number of promotions, more career satisfaction, greater career commitment, felt more likely to believe they will advance their career ~ Lauren Bidwell, SAP

More than 75% of professional women want a mentor but only 37% have one ~ Harvard Business Review

Are you a PROFESSIONAL looking for a mentor or a mentee? This program is for YOU.