2025-26 Women's Mentorship Program Application

As leaders, women are still struggling to get to the very top. Only 14% of CEO's in large organizations are held by women, and women make up 24% of Colorado company boards- which has risen over the past decade - but we want we want to se this number grow.

The CWCC is working to change these statistics And we need more dynamic leaders like you.

Join the 2025-26 CWCC Women's Mentorship Program that is designed to help leaders in senior director-level to Vice President type who are aspiring to advance into a C-Suite or Executive Leadership position in their next step(s) in their career.

This program has three key components to develop leaders:
- Networking: Expanding your personal network in a small group setting.
- Panel Discussion: Hear from past and present local CEO or C-Level leaders on their experience on a certain topic.
- One-on-One Mentoring: Conversations with mentors in an one-on-one setting to have more authentic and personal connections with mentors.
Applications must be received by August 29, 2025. Follow up interviews may be
scheduled as applications are received. Submit applications to Treaunna Jones,
Program Manager, tjones@cwcc.org.

Program Expectations: The program provides a unique blend of programing with group mentoring, panel discussions, and one-on-one mentoring time with a paired mentor. The class meets 1x/month on a Wednesday from 7:30-9:30am, October to March. You are expected to be present for the full session. You cannot miss more than one class. The day's mentor will rotate, but mentees will be notified of the day's mentors prior to the session.

Program Topics: Each session will focus on a topic that is specific to the growth and development of senior leaders as they advance into the C-Suite/Executive Leadership team.

Featured topics have included:
- Authenticity & Vulnerability
- Building Community & Networking
- Confidence & Self Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Risk Taking and Leveraging Failure
- Negotiation
- Managing through Transitions & Career Navigation
- Feedback, Candor & Communication
Mentor & Mentee Expectation: Mentoring is a special partnership based on commitment to the mentoring process, common goals and expectations, mutual trust and respect. Mentoring is both a “Give and Get” experience with the goal of providing an invaluable and rewarding experience for both parties.

Meeting Location: This program will take place in person. We will meet at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science @ 2001 N Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205

Program Dates: The dates for our 2025-26 session are listed below.
- Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025
- Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025
- Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025
- Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026
- Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026
- Wednesday, March 4,2026

Women's Mentorship Program Application

We need more female leaders at the highest levels of leadership.
Mentorship 2025-26 APPLICATION
Name

First NameLast Name
Title/Position*
Company*
LinkedIn Profile*
Work Email*
Personal Email*
Phone Number*
Race/Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan NativeAsian or Pacific IslanderBlack or African AmericanHispanic/LatinaWhiteOther

Describe your current position and responsibilities.*
What motivated you to apply for this program*
What are one or two career highlights or achievements you have experienced in the last two or three years? *
What challenges have you faced and how have you overcome them? *
What are your top three leadership challenges? *
What are two-three professional goals you have and what do you need to achieve them?*
What other affiliations (e.g., service or volunteer organizations) are you a part of?Describe your role/duties (if applicable) and any awards or recognition you havereceived. *
What is your goal to you hope to achieve from this program?*
What does inclusive leadership mean to you?*
Share about a time you've collaborated with leaders that are different than you.What did you learn during that experience?*
What barriers have you observed that prevent the advancement of women inbusiness?*
What barriers have you observed that prevent the advancement of women inbusiness?*

Do you need scholarship assistance?*

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If you selected yes to the scholarship assistanc, plase open the additional form below in a new tab. You can also find the form on our website under the Mentorship Program Tab. Remember, scholarship assistance is not guaranteed and will be based on financial need.

Scholarship Form

Mentorship Program Overview
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Please initial your agreement to the following policies

I have a current CWCC membership or will become a member to participate in theprogram. Please note - must be an active CWCC member to participate in theprogram.I agree not to miss more than ONE classes during the program or leave early/arrivelate more than twice.I agree to the $2,000 investment to participate or my companies membership dues{visionary, elite levels} includes discounted rates. I agree to finalize payments(through scholarship, organization/self-payment) by the end of 2024.
Please submit your application to Treaunna Jones, tjones@cwcc.org, by Friday, August 31st.
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