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WE* Mentorship FAQ

Basic Information

Our mission is to empower Female -Identifying University of Minnesota students interested in entrepreneurship by providing them with mentorship and guidance, enabling them to develop skills, confidence, and network necessary to succeed in their entrepreneurial endeavors. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and promotes innovation.

Students

  • Women Identifying UMN Students (Undergrad, Graduate, MBA, etc.)
  • Related student groups: (WIB, Entre Club, Atland Ventures, etc.)
  • Undergrad Courses to Target: Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Carlson based
  • Grad-Student Groups
  • College of Design, Tech Comm, Leadership Minor, Entre major/minor, Deluxe interns

 

Mentors

  • MN Cup Mentors, MN Cup Founders
  • Ideally younger/middle aged Founders in the Twin Cities, Entrepreneurs looking to form connections with undergraduate students
  • MN Cup Mentors, MN Cup Founders
  • Naturally Minnesota Founders
  • Deluxe E-ternship Female Founders
  • August 15th | Mentee and Mentor Applications Open
    • Applications open to apply
  • September 15th | Mentee and Mentor Applications Close
    • Applications close to apply
  • September 20th | Pairing Announcement
    • Pairings are announced! Reach out to your mentor and introduce yourself virtually!
  • December 2nd | Program End
    • The program is officially over. We do encourage participants to continue to utilize this relationship further after this program

Session 1

  • This is your first one - on - one opportunity to get to know each other. Schedule a date that works for you.

Session 2

  • Utilize this meeting to start diving deeper and explore ways to expand your network. Schedule on a date that works for you.

Session 3

  • Wrap up the program and WE talks on November 18th. More information to come! Talk to your mentor about sustaining a relationship! 

Stay in touch!

FAQ

Any University of Minnesota students, including undergraduates, graduates, and MBA students. Priority focus on female- identifying undergraduates.

  • The program runs from September 23rd to December 2nd.
  • Mentors are expected to meet their mentees two times during this period, either virtually or in person.

Mentees are selected through a rigorous application process, and thy are paired with mentors based on their interests, goals, and background.

Mentors will provide guidance, support, and expertise to help mentees develop their entrepreneurial skills, clarify their goals, and build a roadmap for success.

Yes, the program includes at least two one - on - one sessions and one social/speaker event, providing valuable insights and networking opportunities.

Meetings can be either virtual or in person, depending on the preferences and convenience of the mentor - mentee pairs.

  • Mentor Applications Open: August 15th - September 15th
  • Student Applications Open: August 15th - September 15th
  • Placements: September 20th
  • Mentor applications can be submitted between August 15th - September 15th
    • Apply to be a mentor HERE
  • Student applications can be submitted between August 15th - September 15th
    • Apply to be a mentee HERE

The program is free for participants. There are no fees associated with mentorship or participation in events.

You can reach out to the program organizers for more information by mcdo0777@umn.edu.