3AF NextGen Leaders
Helping rising Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Leaders in the marketing, advertising, and creative industry
NextGen Mentorship Program
- Mentees and Mentors will be matched through the program and will meet once a month over the period of six months
- Each month there will be a specific theme or topic to discuss, set by steering committee, which will provide an opportunity for Mentors and Mentees to learn from one another, hopefully forging a long term relationship.
- NextGen participants will also get a chance to connect with one another in the program through monthly speaker series, workshops, and happy hours
- Get a chance to learn from Industry Professionals, but they’ll get a chance to learn from others like them whom are going through similar stages in their professional careers from all around the Country
- Meet & greet with Board members from Asian American Advertising Federation or Asians in Advertising, early access & discounts to workshops & panels, and other industry resources
Qualifications
Mentee Qualifications:
- <10 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, advertising (career pivoters are welcome!)
- Dedicated & committed to making the most of your time with your mentor
- Want to work on specific action item
- Willing to bring new perspective
Mentor Qualifications:
- 10+ years of industry experience
- Dedicated & committed to spending time with your mentees
- Openness to open your network to help Mentees
- Share your personal journey & help mentees shape theirs
MENTEE COMMITMENTS
- 1 x Monthly Meeting w/ Mentors
- 1 x Monthly Meeting w/ Young Professionals Group for workshops, speakers & happy hours
- 1 x Orientation Meeting w/ 3AF
MENTOR COMMITMENTS
- 1x Monthly Meeting w/ Mentee
- 1 x Orientation Meeting w/ 3AF
2023 NextGen Mentorship Program to be Announced Soon!
2022 NextGen Mentorship Program
We’re excited to announce the call for applicants for the 2022 NextGen Mentorship Program presented in partnership with Asians in Advertising and the Asian American Advertising Federation.
The program is designed to be targeted & focused on helping rising Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Leaders in the marketing, advertising, and creative industry.
As an often underrepresented and fragmented group within these fields, the NextGen program seeks to serve as a learning resource for rising leaders , with industry professionals to empower them in their careers. It also seeks to serve as a learning opportunity & resource for the industry professionals to connect with up & coming talent – which hopes to provide them with insights into the new generation of consumer advocates.
Mentees and Mentors will be matched through the program and will meet once a month over the period of six months.
Each month there will be a specific theme or topic to discuss, set by steering committee, which will provide an opportunity for Mentors and Mentees to learn from one another, hopefully forging a long term relationship.
NextGen participants will also get a chance to connect with one another in the program through monthly speaker series, workshops, and happy hours. Not only will they get a chance to learn from Industry Professionals, but they’ll get a chance to learn from others like them whom are going through similar stages in their professional careers from all around the Country.
Mentees/Mentors will also receive other perks, like opportunities to meet & greet with Board members from Asian American Advertising Federation or Asians in Advertising, early access & discounts to workshops & panels, and other industry resources
APPLICATIONS DUE: June 30, 2022
ACCEPTED APPLICANTS NOTIFIED: July 31, 2022
APPLICANTS PAIRED & PROGRAM STARTS: September 1, 2022
FAQ
Absolutely! Please email us at YPG@3AF.org to be contacted in the future!
All applications are welcome! Depending on interest from mentees & mentors, we’ll adjust the program accordingly.
If you’d like to be considered as a mentor, we’d LOVE to have you. We are seeking industry professionals with knowledge to share & a passion to teach! Please contact us at YPG@3AF.org with “Mentor” in the subject line.