Mentorship Application

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Full Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Are you a self-identified Black woman or Black gender expansive individual?* This field is required.
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Pronouns* This field is required.
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Email* This field is required.Please include the email you would like to receive BGE emails from, preferably one you check often. Make sure this is a working email address.
example@example.com
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What will your student classification be in Fall 2024?* This field is required.This program is exclusively for incoming sophomores, juniors, or seniors.
Sophomore / 2nd year
Junior / 3rd year
Senior / 4th year
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What school(s) do you currently attend?* This field is required.Please list the full name of the school, not the abbreviation.
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Type of School* This field is required.Please select all that apply
Community College
Private college / university
Public college / university
Trade school / technical school
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Minority Serving Institution* This field is required.Please select all that apply
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI)
Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
Other Minority Serving Institution
None of the above
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What is your major / concentration * This field is required.If you have multiple degrees, please specify
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Are you a first-generation college student?* This field is required.A first-generation student means that your parent(s) did not complete a 4-year college or university degree, regardless of other family member's level of education.
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Yes
No
Prefer not to say
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Why are you interested in the BGE Mentorship Program? * This field is required.Provide a short answer of no more than 300 words.
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What drew you to the environmental sector? What personal experiences or knowledge shaped your interest in pursuing this sector?* This field is required.Provide a short answer of no more than 500 words.
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What specific area of the environmental industry excites you?* This field is required.
Policy, Advocacy, Philanthropy, Research
Finance, Business & Project Management
Data, Engineering, Software & Tech
Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Ecology
Environmental & Animal Sciences
Marine Science, Oceanography & Marine Biology
Urban Planning, Green Infrastructure & Sustainable Design
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
Community Outreach, Organizing & Development
Climate Justice, Equity & Environmental Liberation
Communications, Art & Creative Media / Environmental Marketing, Storytelling
Other
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In the previous question, if you selected an "other," please share which field of environmental industry excites you.
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Who would be your ideal mentor? Don't think of a specific person, instead list ideals, characteristics, accomplishments, personality, and type of person that would make an ideal match for you.
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Are there any specific skills or areas you hope to develop further and receive guidance?
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How would this program support you in your climate journey and career goals? What is your dream career and ambitions? How do you plan on achieving them?* This field is required.
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Is there anything else you’d like to share with us about yourself? Please use this space to illustrate your personal interests, hobbies, fun facts, a bio, etc. (Optional)Provide a short answer of no more than 300 words.
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LinkedIn Profile URL* This field is required.
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Please submit your up-to-date resume/CV (No more than 2 pages)* This field is required.
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How did you hear about our Mentorship Program* This field is required.
BGE Instagram
BGE LinkedIn
BGE Website
Word of Mouth
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