Benefits to you as a mentor 

• A chance to meet with future business leaders offering fresh ideas and insights.

• An opportunity to gain personal satisfaction by sharing professional knowledge and experience with a person eager to learn.

• The satisfaction of helping a mentee progress toward their career goals.

• A chance to find motivated, driven and ambitious talent for your business organization. 

Benefits to you as a mentee

• Opportunities to discuss entrepreneurial goals and business ideas. 

• Feedback on your resume.

• Dedicated guidance on your career choice. 

• An opportunity to learn from an individual with experience in your field.

• Valuable advice on how to progress professionally and achieve your career goals.

Testamonials

”I am a big supporter of the SACC San Diego Mentorship program. It gives me an opportunity to meet with motivated students and young professionals and share my knowledge and experience to guide and support their growth as future business leaders. I believe in mentorship programs as it is a rewarding process for both the mentor and the mentee.”

Bo Hedfors,
former Executive Vice President of Motorola

                                                                                                                                                        
“This is an excellent program, always very much appreciated by all participants. I’ve found the mentoring role very stimulating. Sharing your experience and knowledge with young people in the very beginning of their professional career can be very rewarding for both individuals. I highly recommend the SACC mentoring program.”

Åke Persson,
former President of Ericsson San Diego

                                                                                                                                                               
“I met my future boss through the close collaboration between the Consulate of Sweden and SACC. I was also involved in SACC’s mentorship program in 2006 which got me interested and involved in San Diego’s business community.”

Johanna Kot,
Paralegal BusinessLaw, Inc

Time Overview

Mentors and mentees will meet six times during a three-month period. The first meeting will characteristically focus on an introduction of mentor, and the second on the mentee. The remaining meeting will be utilized to discuss areas of special interest. The program is scheduled to start in February 2010. 

 
Contact SACC San Diego to participate