LEARN ABOUT: Spring 2020 - Student Mentor Program

The Student-Mentor Program Basics

Purpose: To pair college students or recent graduates with seasoned professionals so that the mentee can learn from the mentor.

Student Learning Objectives:

1. Management Accounting
   1. Management accounting vs public accounting
   2. Understand how the mentor applies or uses management accounting in their profession (a day in the life…)
2. Professional Marketability
   1. Personal branding
   2. Interview fundamentals
   3. Building a powerful resume / profile
   4. Networking
3. Leadership / Personal Development
   1. How to practice, develop and demonstrate leadership skills (through courses, volunteering, clubs and organizations, community service, etc.)
   2. Team work and collaboration
   3. Understanding strengths and weaknesses

Qualifications for Participation in the Mentor Program

Mentors: Must be a gainfully employed professional of good standing in their organization and community. Must have knowledge of management accounting topics. Mentors must utilize, apply or teach management accounting in their profession. Must be willing and able to dedicate the time and resources necessary to lead a mentee through the entire program. Must be an IMA Member.

Mentees: Must be a student or young professional member of the IMA. College student, must be in good standing with their University. Must be willing and able to dedicate the time and resources necessary to complete the program in its entirety.

How to Participate

1. Join and Enroll
   1. Join the IMA. If you are already a member go to step (see us for Chapter Discounts)
   2. Enroll in the Student-Mentor Program (Please check on your Chapter website)
   3. Email Louisville IMA at Louisville@IMAChapter.org to notify that you have enrolled in the mentor program DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE – PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAPTER
2. Complete ALL program requirements Program requirements are outlined below for both students and mentors

Program Structure Duration:
Approximately 2-3 months Meetings: up to 10 meetings (see details below) Meeting venue: In person, telephone, Skype, etc.: To be determined by the mentor

Please keep in mind that this program requires a time commitment.

IMPORTANT: There are several tasks that will require you to plan ahead. Make sure you review these items first and set dates as early as possible.

1. Job Shadow
2. Networking Event
3. Mock Interview