Step 1: Review, complete and submit the SME Mentor application. Step 2: If approved and selected as an SME Mentor, participation will be confirmed by email from SME Member Engagement Program Specialist. Step 3: Approved Mentors must attend a kick-off orientation before setting up a meeting with their assigned mentee. Please note: We understand that schedules can get busy, so if now isn't the best time, we encourage you to join our mentorship directory by applying. We can reach out to you for future cycles when your availability aligns. For questions and concerns, please email the SME Member Engagement Programs Specialist: Sidra Rao at sidra.rao@sme.org Mentor Applicant Profile Mentor Applicant Profile First Name Last Name Primary Residence Street Address Address Line 2 City State Postal Code Email Phone Preferred mode of communication for SME and Mentee contact? Email Phone - Call Phone - Text Active SME Membership -- Select an option -- YesNo Were you an SME Mentor in the 2023-2024 program cycle? -- Select an option -- YesNo Current Job Title Current Company LinkedIn Profile URL Upload Headshot Industry Credentials Industry Credentials SME and/or SME Education Foundation Involvement. List SME committee activity or other participation, including dates and a description of offices held. List your most recent activity first. Cite what you felt were your specific key achievements/contributions in each of those roles. Describe how your involvement with SME can help a Mentee. Manufacturing Industry Specialty Industry Credentials, Designations, Certifications or Training -- Select an option -- CEICAM-FCMfgACMfgECMfgTEngineer-in-TrainingLean (Bronze, Silver or Gold)Registered Professional Engineer - State(s)RMFOther Please define Biography: Biographies will be used to create a directory of available Mentors to be visible during Mentee/Mentor matching process. Resume or Curriculum Vitae Volunteerism and Community Involvement Volunteerism and Community Involvement Highlight your community involvement, volunteer work, and civic engagement (e.g., Boys & Girls Club, coaching, mentoring programs). Include any relevant skills or expertise that could benefit a mentee, such as career counseling, leadership, problem-solving, or networking. Don’t forget to share fun facts about yourself, like hobbies and interests you enjoy. Optional Demographic Disclosure Submitting optional demographic information is voluntary and will not be considered in the decision-making process. Optional Demographic Disclosure Submitting optional demographic information is voluntary and will not be considered in the decision-making process. Gender Identity -- Select an option -- FemaleMaleOtherDo not wish to identify Race -- Select an option -- American Indian or Alaska NativeArab/ChaldeanAsianBlackHispanicWhiteDo not wish to identify Are You Currently Retired? -- Select an option -- Yes, I am currently retired.No, I am currently employed working in the manufacturing industry How Long Have You Been Retired? -- Select an option -- 0 - 1 year1 - 3 years3 - 6 years7 - 10 yearsMore than 10 years Years of Manufacturing Industry Experience -- Select an option -- 5 - 910 - 1920 + Acknowledgement and Consent Acknowledgement and Consent Applicant Statement: By submitting this application, I certify that all information provided on this application is correct and accurate, to the best of my knowledge. (Note: False or inaccurate information may result in rejection of this application.) I understand SME will conduct a third-party verification of information included in this application, and I hereby authorize SME to do so. I further authorize all corporations, companies, organizations, former employers, and educational institutions to release to SME any and all information they may have about me that may verify the information provided on this application and release all such parties from any liability for doing so. Finally, I agree to keep confidential the specifics of my discussions with my mentor/mentee, unless given permission to share this information with others. I am also encouraged to discuss any concerns I have about my mentoring experience with the Mentoring Program Coordinator(s). The Mentoring Program Coordinator will maintain confidentiality unless a breach of confidentiality is necessary to maintain someone’s personal safety. Applicant Statement: By submitting this application, I certify that all information provided on this application is correct and accurate, to the best of my knowledge. (Note: False or inaccurate information may result in rejection of this application.) I understand SME will conduct a third-party verification of information included in this application, and I hereby authorize SME to do so. I further authorize all corporations, companies, organizations, former employers, and educational institutions to release to SME any and all information they may have about me that may verify the information provided on this application and release all such parties from any liability for doing so. Finally, I agree to keep confidential the specifics of my discussions with my mentor/mentee, unless given permission to share this information with others. I am also encouraged to discuss any concerns I have about my mentoring experience with the Mentoring Program Coordinator(s). The Mentoring Program Coordinator will maintain confidentiality unless a breach of confidentiality is necessary to maintain someone’s personal safety. Please check to acknowledge Mentees and Mentors will be required to connect every other month, beginning in October and ending in May, for four connection points. Mentees and Mentors will be required to connect every other month, beginning in October and ending in May, for four connection points. Please check to acknowledge I hereby give SME the right to use my headshot, biography and information mentor application information in SME marketing materials. I hereby give SME the right to use my headshot, biography and information mentor application information in SME marketing materials. Please check to acknowledge By completing and submitting this form, you understand and agree that use of SME’s website is subject to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy, including the fact that SME may use the information you provide to contact you by email to receive communications from SME, its related brands and event sponsors. I understand I can withdraw my consent at any time. Submit
