Mentoring Programme for Women Leaders 2024-2025 Timeline

MAY - JUNE 2024

May 7 - Application Opens

June 28 - Application Closes

JULY - AUGUST 2024

TWF team and Mentoring Programme Advisory Council review all written applications

SEPTEMBER 2024

Mid-September (Dates TBC) - Interviews with shortlisted candidates

End of September - Notify selected participants

OCTOBER 2024

Icebreakers

NOVEMBER 2024

Submit pairing preferences

End of November - Announce mentor and protege pairings and group mentoring group allocations

JANUARY - JUNE 2025

Inclusive Leadership Curriculum

Application Process

The application process includes:

• Interested applicants are encouraged to attend the TWF MP2425 Experience Sharing Session on 21 May 2024.

• Complete the online application by the designated application deadline 28 June 2024.

(Application form for Mentor applicants | Application form for Protégé applicants)

• If shortlisted, participate in a 10-minute interview with the TWF team and the Mentoring Programme Advisory Council members

Applications submitted outside the deadline will not be processed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply?

We select candidates who identify as women from a diverse range of gender identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, disability status, race and ethnicities, religions, industries and professional sectors and experiences, or other characteristics but whom all share common professional goals, a fierce commitment to the success of the Programme and developing a pipeline of women leaders.

What are the selection criteria?

In selecting participants, the TWF team and the Mentoring Programme Advisory Council members consider the following competencies and criteria:

Essential

Desirable

Mentor

• Have a minimum of 15 years full-time work experience, with at least 5 years' experience in a managerial position
• Be an excellent listener

• Be motivated by a strong desire to see the next generation of women leaders achieve their full potential

• Be able to allocate time to their Protégé on a regular basis

• Have a clear understanding of the roles of both Mentors and Proteges

• Be open to two-way learning and feedback

• Be committed to staying in Hong Kong for the duration of the programme

• Have previous mentoring experience

• Be able to identify specific skillsets or areas that they can offer to help a Protégé

Protégé

• Have a minimum of 5 years to 14 years full time work experience

• Be open and eager to share and learn from others

• Be highly motivated to improve themselves and to achieve professional success and pay it forward

• Be committed to driving their mentoring relationship and attending the inclusive leadership development curriculum events

• Be able to articulate their desired outcomes

• Be open to two-way learning and feedback

• Be committed to staying in Hong Kong for the duration of the programme

• Managerial experience

• Ability to identify achievable goals and action plan within the 9-month journey of the Programme

• Ability to identify areas that one looks for in a mentor

• Previous work experience in Hong Kong

What is the time commitment?

Participants are expected to commit to a minimum of 4-5 hours per month, including attendance of at least 75% of the sessions. Candidates MUST be based in Hong Kong for the duration of the programme and should not apply if they anticipate having to be away for work or personal reasons for substantial periods of time during the year.

Your personal circumstance is also a crucial element we ask our applicants to take into consideration when deciding whether this is the right time for you to participate in the Mentoring Programme. As an organisation that cares deeply about its participants’ whole-person well-being, we encourage applicants to consider whether and how their participation in the programme may impact their current circumstances including mental well-being, social support, financial status, personal interests/hobbies or other prior commitments. If negative changes are foreseen, we suggest that applicants rethink and consider applying for the Programme in the future when their personal circumstances permit.

How are Mentors and Protégés paired?

To facilitate the pairing process, the Programme kicks off with a series of icebreaker sessions that provide multiple opportunities for participants to identify their preferred mentor or protégé candidates.

Can I join halfway through the Programme?

No, candidates cannot join midway through the cycle due to the highly structured nature of the Programme. Interested individuals will have to wait to apply for the next cycle.

Language of delivery?

The programme is delivered in English. We do not expect all participants to be native English speakers and our content is designed with this in mind.

Is there any cost involved with participating in the Programme?
The Programme is free of charge for both mentors and protégés thanks to the generous support of our Corporate Partners.

For any other queries, please contact mentoring@twfhk.org.

TWF Mentoring Programme Advisory Council

Advisory Council

Each year, with the advice and support of the Advisory Council (AC), we are proud to deliver our best-in class, cross-industry Mentoring Programme for Women Leaders that includes our programme content and alumni activities.

We would like to take a moment to express our profound appreciation to all former Advisory Council members who have helped shape the programme throughout the years. We are grateful for the impact you are making within The Women's Foundation alumni and across the broader community in Hong Kong.

Thank you for your continued commitment and for being an integral part of our effort to create a more gender-equal society.

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