Mentorship Program
Greetings,
As we are planning for the 2022 WEHA Conference we are reaching out to everyone to see if there is interest in being a mentor to a student that is participating in our mentorship program. Below are the expectation/commitments of a mentor.
Who: Environmental Health Professionals
What: The Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA) Education Committee is looking for environmental health professionals to participate in the Mentorship Program during the 2022 WEHA annual conference. Mentors will meet their mentees for lunch during the first day of the conference as well as have the opportunity to network with other environmental and public health professionals.
When: October 26-28, 2022
Where: The Ridge Resort & Conference Center, Lake Geneva, WI
Why: To help students receive information about work in environmental and public health, career options, and education paths. This program prepares students for interviewing and provides networking opportunities to facilitate a smooth transition into becoming our colleagues in the field of environmental health.
Commitments:
Attend the 2022 WEHA Conference (if you are unable to attend all days you must be in attendance on October 26th).
Meet and have lunch with your assigned mentee on October 26th.
Network with your mentee to get them comfortable
Mentors provide their email and phone number to mentees.
After the annual conference, the professional-student pair will receive an email every two months from the WEHA Education Committee. The email will include a question or set of questions to initiate dialogue between the mentor and mentee. Example questions maybe “How should students prepare for the RS/REHS exam? Or “What is the best way to prepare for interviewing with a health department?” Mentors are expected to discuss the question(s) with their mentee either by email, telephone, or in person.
In addition to the requirements above, it is strongly recommended the mentors meet with their mentees at least once throughout the year to talk in person. If the student is able to travel, this could be a good job shadowing opportunity.
Please fill out the application and respond to Lindy Wiedmeyer at lindy.wiedmeyer@cityofracine.org regarding your interest by September 23rd, 2022