Program Logistics
Timeline
Time commitments
Weekly 1 on 1 meetings with your mentor/mentee
Bi-Weekly in-person events at Pier 57
Overall, participants can expect ~6-8 hrs/month of commitment.
Mentor/Mentee Weekly Meeting
College undergrads will be paired 1:1 with a young professional for 10 weeks, and expected to meet weekly. Meetings are flexible, and can be virtual or in-person at any time agreed upon.
Mentees are expected to take initiative to reach out to their mentors and work around their mentor's schedules. As the pairings are 1:1, the pair can discuss whatever seems most useful to the mentee. We also provide weekly topics and resources for inspiration.
In-Person Networking and Workshops
In addition to the 1:1 meetings, Patina is hosting events in Manhattan at Pier 57 to encourage connections and networking. Participants are expected to attend at least 3/5 of these events.
These events will feature workshops that help everyone get to know each other, encourage people to share their stories, and build important job skills that everyone can benefit from.
Events will be from 6-8pm at Pier 57:
- Week 1: Feb 13th, Fri - Program Kickoff!
- Week 3: Feb 23rd, Mon
- Week 5: Mar 11th, Wed
- Week 7: Mar 26th, Thurs
- Week 9: Apr 7th, Tues - Closing Celebration!
Dinner will be provided!
Program tracks
We currently offer three tracks for the program:
Tech industry (Software engineering, UX Design, Data Analytics, etc.)
Business industry (Finance, consulting, etc.)
Leadership (features career exploration, professional skills, personal strengths)
Patina Network is always looking to increase our impact in other industries such as the arts, healthcare, sciences, and more. Even if you don't see your exact path here, we would love to hear from you—just write a note on your application!
If you have questions, please feel free to email us at hi@patinanetwork.org or join our Discord server and introduce yourself!
