ATDps 2026 Mentorship Program - Are you interested?

ATD Puget Sound Mentorship Program

We’re excited to announce the ATD Puget Sound 2026 Mentorship Program — and it all begins with our Kickoff Session on January 30th.  Show your interest by responding to this message either by clicking on a Mentor/Mentee link below or "registering" to express interest and someone will reach out.

This year's theme,  Growth Through Collaboration, reminds us that mentorship is more than a professional development tool — it's a relationship-building experience that helps us learn from one another, expand our networks, and support each other's growth.

                                      Mentee Application

If you have questions before applying, you’re welcome to schedule a short call with our Mentorship Program Manager, Maria Kolesnikoff:

Mentorship Program Q&A Call

Our Program Goals

• Create empowering learning experiences for professional growth
• Build meaningful relationships with fellow professionals
• Strengthen leadership, coaching, and communication capabilities
• Support career clarity and confidence in a safe, peer-driven environment
• Foster a professional community that’s shaping the future of talent development

Program Requirements

• To make the most of this experience, all participants are asked to:
• Commit to a 4.5-month mentorship partnership (January 30 – June 15, 2025)
• Meet regularly with your mentor or mentees (recommended: 30 minutes/week)
• Actively participate in Slack discussions, group sessions, and program surveys
• Provide your Slack ID for community engagement (or set up an account)
• Reach out to the program team if challenges arise during the process

Maria Kolesnikoff – mentormanager@atdpugetsound.org

ATD Capabilities for this program: Career & Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Performance Improvement