Mentorship Program

Apply Now: 2025–2026 Mentorship Program

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our 2025–2026 Mentorship Program!

Applications are open until October 25—don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience.

Become a Mentor

Become a Mentee

Program Benefits

Mentees:

  • Explore diverse career paths in investment management
  • Gain insights from experienced professionals
  • Receive long-term guidance on skill development and industry trends

Mentors:

  • Strengthen coaching, leadership, and communication skills
  • Make a lasting impact on the next generation of professionals
  • Give back to the investment community in a structured, rewarding way

Time Commitment:

Mentors and mentees are expected to meet 4–6 times over the course of the program.
Additional mentor-only events include:

  • Networking socials
  • Career development workshops

Eligibility Requirements

Mentors must be an active CFA Society Columbus member and have a minimum of 8 years of professional experience (exceptions may be considered by the Committee).

Mentees must be an enrolled student or an early professional enrolled in the CFA Program. Students are eligible for a free CFA Society Columbus membership. 

Questions?

Reach out to us at [email protected] 

A Mentorship Committee member will follow up with you directly by phone or email.

What is the mentorship program?

The mentorship program connects current students considering a career in investment management and early-career professionals in the CFA Program with seasoned investment professionals who are CFA charterholders.

It does not provide job specific training or placement opportunities. Rather, it offers a framework to enable professional growth and expand networks.

What are the benefits of the program?

For mentees, the program enables opportunities to learn about career paths, gain new perspectives on the industry, and obtain long-term skill development advice from more seasoned professionals.

For mentors, the program provides a good opportunity to cultivate coaching, communication and leadership skills that are portable across one’s career. It also affords a chance to give back to the investment community and to make a positive impact on the next generation of professionals within a structured framework, and over a defined period. 

What is my time commitment?

Mentors and mentees should meet 4-6 times during the program’s duration.

There will also be mentor-specific programming, including social events and career-building events.