2025-26 ICLA Mentorship Program Application Form

2025-26 ICLA Mentorship Program - MENTEE

*DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY, May 23*

Purpose – To provide a resource for ICLA members who desire to increase their understanding of the collegiate licensing industry, and become more involved with the association. The Mentorship Program seeks individuals who want to learn from experienced professionals to help advance their trademark and licensing career, enhance their ability to manage a licensing program for their institution/company, and create networking opportunities to share information and develop stronger relationships with collegiate licensing administrators throughout the industry.

Mission – To offer ICLA members an additional professional development opportunity through a formal program specific to the collegiate licensing industry that cannot be found anywhere else. Each mentee selected to participate in the program will be paired with up to two mentors (one institutional member and one affiliate member) who will be charged with sharing their experiences and helping the mentee develop relationships that will increase their understanding of the industry beyond sharing policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications for MENTEE Candidates:

Must be a current dues paying member of ICLA and display a commitment to a career in the collegiate licensing industry.
Be in a position that involves collegiate licensing responsibilities for a minimum of 1 full year
Must attend both the 2026 Desert Cactus ICLA Winter Symposium and Annual Convention to participate in meetings that are part of the program.
Agree to actively participate in the Association by: contributing an article for the ICLA Corner or serving on an ICLA committee within two years of completing the program
Recommended for weekly licensing job responsibilities to exceed 50% of total job responsibilities

MENTEE Benfits:

One experienced Institutional and one Affiliate member will be assigned as mentors (The final pairing will be assigned by ICLA Leadership).
Registration for the 2026 Desert Cactus ICLA Winter Symposium and Annual Convention.
A travel stipend valued up to $1,500 ($750 per educational conference) to offset the cost of attending both the 2026 Desert Cactus ICLA Winter Symposium and Annual Convention (lodging room and tax only, and/or airfare to be reimbursed by the Association after the educational meetings).

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Title*

Institution/Affiliate*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Office Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Cell Number*

Area CodePhone Number

E-mail*

Institution's Athletic Conference (type n/a if affiliate)*

Athletics Division of Institution*

Number of Years as an ICLA Member*

Alma Mater*

How long have you been in your current position?*

List any previous employment positions you have held.*

What department on campus do you report through?*

What percentage of your weekly job responsibilities is dedicated to licensing for your institution or business?*

Please briefly describe your current licensing responsibilities.*

Please describe any challenges you are facing within your current role as it relates to licensing.*

Please list/identify 5 topics you would like to address in the upcoming year (i.e. learn more about social responsibility, how do I get my brand in more stores, etc.).*

What are your career goals?*

What do you hope to gain from the ICLA Mentorship Program?*

Why should you be selected as a mentee for the ICLA Mentorship Program?*

By completing this form, I understand that if awarded this opportunity my attendance is expected at both the 2026 Desert Cactus ICLA Winter Symposium (January 2026 in Las Vegas) and the ICLA Convention (June 7-10, 2026 in Las Vegas).*

YES

Supervisor Name*

Supervisor Email*

I have made my supervisor aware that I am applying for the mentorship program.*

YES

Please upload your resume here.*

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