AAF Charlotte 2025 Mentorship Program Questionnaire

Hello, and thank you for your interest in becoming a mentor or mentee through AAF Charlotte.

As part of our commitment to the advertising industry and Charlotte community, AAF Charlotte facilitates a mentorship program in which we pair entry-to-mid level professionals with veterans to begin a mutually beneficial relationship.

If you're interested in participating as either a mentor or mentee, please submit this questionnaire by
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

After filling out the questionnaire, we will do our best to match professionals with similar interests. Once matched, you will be introduced via email and information regarding January's kick-off meeting will be provided.

Please note: Completing this form does not guarantee that you will be matched with a mentee/mentor.


Program Details

Program Duration: January 2025 - June 2025
Hours Invested: 2-4 hours per month

Next Steps:

  1. If selected, AAF Charlotte will pair up “like-minded” partners to match up personality and industry types.

  2. Mentor/Mentee will not work in the same company together in order to ensure an open and safe environment for the relationship.

  3. AAF Charlotte will host an official kick-off to introduce and initiate the partnership. 

  4. Mentor/Mentee should maintain a regular meeting schedule to reinforce the relationship. 

  5. AAF Charlotte Speaker Events will provide an opportunity for Mentor/Mentee to gain insights together. 

  6. AAF Charlotte will periodically check-in with both Mentee and Mentor.

Mentor Expectations

  • Set a concrete goal with your mentee

  • Help your mentee outline a plan to meet their goal

  • Be accessible and helpful

  • Set a meeting schedule with your mentee that works with your schedules

  • Meet at least 3 times throughout the quarter

Mentee Expectations

  • Set a concrete goal with your mentor

  • Outline a plan to meet your goal

  • Stick to plans and be accessible and responsible

  • Set a meeting schedule with your mentor that works with your schedules

  • Meet at least 3 times throughout the quarter