How long does the program run?
The program runs from September 2026 – May 2027.
How many mentees will you accept for the program?
Historically, the program has supported between 15-25 mentees per cohort. Mentorship pairings will be matched one to one, so the final number of mentees participants will depend on the number of mentors recruited.
How often are we expected to meet?
Ideally, mentors and mentees should plan to meet at least once a month. These relationships should continue, on an informal basis, after the program ends.
Will we meet in person or virtually?
Both options are possible, and we encourage mentors and mentees to decide what works best for them. Most mentees prefer a hybrid schedule.
What if I want to improve a specific technical skill set, such as photography or video? Will a mentor be able to help?
Although your mentor may share how they gained experience working in a particular area, we envision the mentoring program complementing rather than replacing existing resources to improve technical skills. The Duke Communicators Network has working groups dedicated to technical skill-building in areas such as social media, video, photography, and audio.
