We are excited to launch the 2025 mentorship program. Please apply by January 31, 2025. Apply now to become a mentor or mentee!
What is the mentorship program?
The Mentorship Program has been designed to provide a formal structure for CFA Society Pittsburgh members to engage one another and develop constructive and beneficial mentor- mentee relationships. It is our goal that the Program will serve as a foundation from which these relationships can grow and continue after the 2025 program’s conclusion.
The mentorship program connects early-to-mid-career professionals in the CFA Society with mid-to-late career investment professionals who are CFA charterholders. These mentor-mentee pairings will be based on industry, career interests, experience and location.
It should also be noted that the program 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, share challenges and successes, 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.
Lastly, both mentees and mentors will have the opportunity to broaden their networks—both at the peer level as well as across varying experience levels.
What is my time commitment?
- Mentors and mentees should meet 4-6 times during the program’s approximately six month duration.
- There will also be mentorship-specific programming, including a kick-off event and peer networking opportunities.
Eligibility Requirements
- All CFA Society Pittsburgh members are invited to participate.
- Early career members can participate as mentees, while experienced professional members are encouraged to be mentors.
Contact Us
Please email Ben Mesnick, Dan Eiben, or Sean McCann with any additional questions.
Apply now to become a mentor or mentee!