Mentoring Program for young and student marketers

The 2009 program has been completed. It will resume in 2010.

The Emerging Marketers/Bright Sparks Mentoring Program aims to connect young Victorian marketing professionals with marketers who already have substantial experience in the profession.

This exposes young marketers to the advice, mentoring and inspiration of some of the finest marketers in Australia. It can also provide participants with the opportunity to network professionally in spectacular fashion!

Benefits for mentees

• Access to a senior marketer who can provide professional guidance and support.
• Networking opportunities with peers and senior marketers.
• Advice during the developmental stages of your marketing career.
• New skills to prepare for the workforce or to advance to the next level of your career.

Benefits for mentors

Senior marketers have a wealth of knowledge and experience to offer emerging marketers about the realities of marketing in the real world. Your participation will provide you with:

• Qualifying hours towards maintaining your Certified Practising Marketer (CPM) status.
• Networking opportunities across different industries.
• Access to up-and-coming talent.
• The challenge and excitement of working with a passionate emerging marketer.
• And that warm fuzzy feeling of satisfaction that comes from helping someone be all that they can be.

What does it involve?

• Length of program: Five months
• Frequency of contact: Once a month (or more if it suits you)
• Commitment: 2.5 hours per month (or more if it suits you)
• Recommended mode of contact: Scheduled one-on-one meetings and optional email and phone correspondence
• Starting date: 28 April 2009

How much for mentees?

If you are already an AMI member, this program will cost you $67 (includes student and professional members).

If you are not an AMI member, this program will cost you:

• $100 for a full-time student (including a FREE 12-month AMI student membership)
• $167 for a young professional (including a FREE 12-month AMI membership at the graduate level).

Payment can be made closer to the program launch, when a mentor has been successfully matched to you.

How much for mentors?

Free. Your valuable contributions of time and knowledge are all the payment we want.

To register

This particular program is for Victorian-based members, students and young marketers. Registration closed on 3 April.  

Any questions can be sent to info.brightsparks@gmail.com