Mentor Program: 2021 Fall Session + Kick-Off

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<p>The AIGA Chicago Mentor Program is a celebrated gathering of creative individuals across disciplines and industries. It offers the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals on a path towards guided growth through mentorship. We've selected 12 mentors to share their passion and expertise within a particular area of focus. </p><p>We invite you to come, connect and collaborate in this 6-week Mentor Program to gain greater access to a wealth of continued education and design guidance.</p>

<h2>Fall 2021 ─ Program Details</h2><p><strong>6-Week Mentor Program</strong> - Our Fall 2021 Mentor Program will run for 6-weeks where participants will have access to one of their top Mentor choices along with (6) Mentor Sessions and private program-wide events. </p><p></p><ul><li>Learn more about <strong>The Fall 2021 Mentor Program</strong>, please visit: <a href="https://chicago.aiga.org/mentorship/sessions/2021-fall-program/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://chicago.aiga.org/mentorship/sessions/2021-fall-program/</a></li></ul><p><a href="https://chicago.aiga.org/mentorship/sessions/2021-fall-program/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://chicago.aiga.org/mentorship/about-the-mentor-program/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a></p><ul><li><strong>Meet Our Fall 2021 Mentors</strong> &amp; Learn more about their Topics: <a href="https://chicago.aiga.org/mentorship/sessions/2021-fall-mentors/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://chicago.aiga.org/mentorship/sessions/2021-fall-mentors/</a></li></ul><p></p><ul><li><em>Participants will be placed in groups of 8-12 per (1) Mentor. </em></li><li><em>This is not a 1:1 Mentor Program</em></li><li><em>Mentors will determine the location of each group session</em></li></ul><p></p>

<h2>How It Works</h2><p>For more detailed information on how the program works, please visit: <a href="https://chicago.aiga.org/mentorship/how-the-program-works/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://chicago.aiga.org/mentorship/how-the-program-works/</a></p>

<h2>Full Program Schedule</h2><p><strong>Program Runs:</strong> October 6, 2021 – November 10, 2021</p><p><strong>Day &amp; Times:</strong> Wednesdays from 6pm-8pm CST</p><p></p><ul><li>Wed ⟶ 10/06: <strong>Kickoff Event</strong> at 5:15pm</li><li>Wed ⟶ 10/06: <strong>Mentor Session</strong> <strong>#1</strong></li><li>Wed ⟶ 10/13: <strong>Mentor Session #2</strong></li><li>Wed ⟶ 10/20: <strong>Mentor Session #3</strong></li><li>Wed ⟶ 10/27: <strong>Mentor Session #4</strong></li><li>Wed ⟶ 11/03: <strong>Mentor Session #5</strong></li><li>Wed ⟶ 11/10: <strong>Wrap Up Event</strong>  at 5:15pm</li><li>Wed ⟶ 11/10: <strong>Mentor Session #6</strong></li></ul>

<h2>The Kick-Off Event</h2><p>Our Kickoff Event on Wednesday, October 6 is one of the most important events in the program where we will all come together as a group to welcome in our Mentors and Mentees. </p><ul><li>We will run through our Fall 2021 Mentor Program</li><li>We&#x27;ll introduce all of our Mentors</li><li>Answer any lingering questions</li><li>Finally we will break out into our 1st Mentor Group Session!</li></ul><ul><p></p></ul>

<h3><strong>Kick-Off Agenda</strong></h3><ul><li>5:15 PM — Introduction</li><li>5:20 PM — About the Program</li><li>5:30 PM — Meet The Mentors</li><li>5:55 PM — Q&amp;A via Slack</li><li>6:00 PM — Break Out into 1st Mentor Session <em>(via Mentor's Location from 6p-8p)</em></li></ul>

<h3><strong>Full Program Pricing</strong></h3><ul><li>$50 AIGA Students &amp; Members </li><li>$100 Non-Members</li></ul><p></p>

<h3><strong>Twitter Hashtags &amp; Handles</strong></h3><ul><li>@AIGAChicago</li><li>#AIGAChicago</li><li>#AIGAChiMentor</li><li>#AIGAChicagoMentorship2021</li></ul>

<h3><strong>Code of Conduct</strong></h3><p>By registering to attend this event, you agree to abide by AIGA Chicago Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct may be found <a href="https://www.aiga.org/code-of-conduct" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p><p></p>

<h3><strong>Special thanks to:</strong></h3><p><em>All of our Fall 2021 Mentors for dedicating their time. To our AIGA Mentor Committee: Megan (Jax) Jackson, Phil Brown, Ray Lasky, Eric Irving, Nicholas Phillips, and Leslie Presto for creating and producing the overall vision and experience of this program.</em></p><p></p>

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