Mentoring Program Mentor Criteria:
- You must be a Tempe Chamber of Commerce member in good standing.
- Have at least 5 years of business experience and 2 years of leadership experience.
- You have been in your current position for at least six months to a year.
- Make a commitment to the 6-month program with regular monthly organized sessions and additional independent meetings between mentors and protégés.
- The Tri Metrix assessment will be administered as part of the Mentoring program. Completing the assessment before the first meeting is essential.
- The application must be completed in its entirety in order to be considered.
Mentoring Program Timeline
Completed applications must be received by Friday, September 18, 2026
- Mentor Program workshop dates are:
- Friday 10/2/2026 9:00 - 11:00 am
- Friday 11/6/2026 9:00 - 11:00 am
- Friday 12/4/2026 9:00 - 11:00 am
- Friday 1/8/2027 9:00 - 11:00 am
- Friday 2/5/2027 9:00 - 11:00 am
- Friday 3/5/2027 9:00 - 11:00 am
- Pairings will be announced the Week of September 28th.
- Graduation Ceremony at the Leadership Conference will be hosted in March/April of 2027 (exact date TBD).
The application must be completed in its entirety in order to be considered.
To assist in your conversation with your employer about this program, please visit the Mentoring Program overview: HERE.