• Membership is NOT required to apply
• Mentees who complete the course will be provided with a one-year paid membership to SITE Southeast in 2027. 
• One Mentee will be awarded a scholarship to attend the annual SITE Young Leaders Conference in Las Vegas in October of 2026.

The PATHWAYS program by SITE Southeast initiates an enriching journey to cultivate fresh and distinctive connections, bolstering the Southeast chapter of SITE with enhanced camaraderie and assistance.

Aspirations of the Mentorship Journey

• Leadership Cultivation - Identifying and nurturing emerging frontrunners.
• Diversity Nurturing - Championing inclusivity and openness to enrich diversity.
• Career Advancement - Fostering professional growth through expert guidance.
• Skill Empowerment - Enhancing talents and strengths with tailored guidance.
• Chapter Fulfillment - Elevating chapter contentment via novel relationship avenues.
• Membership Retention - Augmenting member loyalty through a range of enriching activities.
   

Expectations for Mentees

• Selection for the program, as application does not guarantee automatic acceptance.
• Dedication to allocating time and scheduling for mentor meetings.
• Willingness to embrace mentorship with grace and professionalism.
• Completion of the online SITE Southeast Mentee Profile Form.
• Completion of monthly worksheets following guided prompts.
• Participation in at least one (1) SITE Southeast committee.
• 10-minute presentation in September.

Expectations for Mentors

• Acceptance into the program, as application does not guarantee automatic acceptance.
• Membership in SITE Southeast Chapter.
• Commitment to attending mentor-mentee meetings.
• Willingness to impart guidance with empathy and professionalism.
• Possession of at least five years of supervisory experience within the event, meeting, or travel sector.
• Submission of the SITE Southeast Mentor application.
• Completion of monthly worksheets following guided prompts.
• Completion of grading rubrics and attendance of all mentee final program projects.

Joint Responsibilities

• Consistently exhibit professional ethics. 
• Punctuality and professionalism in all interactions. 
• Mutual respect for each other's time.
• Embrace the chance to learn from one another!

Extra Gains

• Exposure to fresh insights, viewpoints, learning opportunities, and resources.
• Platform for networking.
• The gratification of knowledge sharing.
• Direct contribution to shaping future chapter leaders.
• Enhancement of coaching and leadership competencies.
• Mentees gain diverse perspectives.

Mentorship centers on building relationships. While career guidance is paramount, it extends to other facets. Career aspects elevate mentee's professional growth, honing expertise and job skills.