Please review these steps before beginning the application: 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. 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 below. We can reach out to you for future cycles when your availability aligns. If you were a mentor in an earlier cycle and are rejoining after not participating in the latest cycle, please complete a new application so we can update your profile and confirm your acknowledgement and consent. Questions? 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 Work Email Personal Email Phone Preferred method of communication with SME Program Manager: Work Email Personal Email Preferred method of communication with Mentee: Work Email Personal Email Text Phone Call Active SME Membership -- Select an option -- YesNo Were you an SME Mentor in this program previously? -- Select an option -- YesNo Please specify the program cycles you participated in: Program Cycle 1: 2023-2024 Program Cycle 2: 2024-2025 Program Cycle 3: 2025-2026 LinkedIn Profile URL Upload Headshot Industry Credentials Industry Credentials Current Job Title Current Company 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. Volunteerism and Community Involvement To help us get to know you as a mentor, please share a brief overview of your background, interests, and experience. Your responses will help us match you with a mentee. Please include the following information: SME Involvement and Volunteerism: List your SME activities/participation and highlight your community work (e.g., Boys & Girls Club, coaching, mentoring). Hobbies & Interests: Share a few fun facts about yourself, including hobbies or personal interests. Supporting Your Mentee: Describe how your SME experience and background can help a mentee succeed. Volunteerism and Community Involvement To help us get to know you as a mentor, please share a brief overview of your background, interests, and experience. Your responses will help us match you with a mentee. Please include the following information: SME Involvement and Volunteerism: List your SME activities/participation and highlight your community work (e.g., Boys & Girls Club, coaching, mentoring). Hobbies & Interests: Share a few fun facts about yourself, including hobbies or personal interests. Supporting Your Mentee: Describe how your SME experience and background can help a mentee succeed. Please provide: Mentor Responsibilities Mentor Responsibilities I confirm that I will attend the program orientation to understand my role and responsibilities as a mentor in the SME Bright Minds Student Mentorship Program. I confirm that I will attend the program orientation to understand my role and responsibilities as a mentor in the SME Bright Minds Student Mentorship Program. I understand This program follows a three‑strike communication policy. If program managers observe that a mentor is not responding to their mentee or program communication after three outreach attempts, the mentor may be dismissed from the program. This program follows a three‑strike communication policy. If program managers observe that a mentor is not responding to their mentee or program communication after three outreach attempts, the mentor may be dismissed from the program. I understand Mentors and mentees are required to connect at least every other month—beginning in October and ending in May—for a minimum of four meaningful connection points. These interactions may occur by phone, through virtual meetings, or in person if both parties are comfortable meeting face‑to‑face. Mentors and mentees are required to connect at least every other month—beginning in October and ending in May—for a minimum of four meaningful connection points. These interactions may occur by phone, through virtual meetings, or in person if both parties are comfortable meeting face‑to‑face. I understand 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 Mentorship Program Manager. The Mentorship Program Manager 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 Mentorship Program Manager. The Mentorship Program Manager will maintain confidentiality unless a breach of confidentiality is necessary to maintain someone’s personal safety. 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