In 2005, the HKABPW Mentoring Program won an Outstanding BPW Medal at the Third BPW International Competition, “Beyond 2000: Helping Women Help Themselves.” Read the competition report |
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Mentoring Program 2005 Report
Mentoring Programme Poster for Hong Kong
HKABPW Mentoring Program Recruiting Mentors and Protégés
Do you wish to help other professional women excel as you have while you build on your leadership and communication skills?
Share your knowledge and wisdom and guide others toward wiser and smarter choices. Channel your skills and experiences back to the business community and help others advance their career and personal paths.
Be a role model to others, become a mentor at HKABPW – for an enriched and fulfilling experience.
Interested? Please inquire at mentoring@hkabpw.org or contact Program Chair, Cecilia Lui, at 9382-4947.
Program Overview
At the Hong Kong Association of Business and Professional Women (HKABPW), |
- We believe the role of a mentor plays an important part in assisting others to progress through their personal and professional lives.
- We believe each person has experience, skills and knowledge to contribute in a significant way.
- We believe contributing back to the business community or society at large is an integral part of our lives.
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Who are our Mentors? |
- Committed and dedicated HKABPW members with common beliefs and visions on the Mentoring concept.
- HKABPW members who are seasoned professionals from all walks of life and cultural diversity.
- HKABPW members who believe that by sharing their experience, skills and knowledge, they will make a positive impact on others and will help raise professional excellence.
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Benefits
Opportunities for mentors, protégés and corporations to receive the following benefits: |
Mentors |
- Share your professional experience, skills, knowledge in helping others advance their careers
- Enhance your leadership and communication skills, furthering your personal and professional development
- Develop and foster rich and meaningful friendships
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Protégés |
- Receive insightful guidance and support from experienced professionals, increasing your chance for success in many aspects of life
- Have positive role models who can help you explore career options and broaden your perspectives
- Learn from others' successes and challenges, enabling you to make wiser career decisions
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Corporations |
- Draw on large pool of valuable sources of knowledge from external industry experts that equates to free staff training
- Invest in staff development, resulting in increased employee morale and dedication
- Shorten learning curves for less-experienced staff members
- Increase workplace performance
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Program Support
Throughout the year the Mentoring Program will be fully supported by professional development workshops that, HKABPW feels, will make an impact on individual personal and professional growth.
Mentors and protégés will have opportunities to share their mentoring experiences, challenges and successes at monthly informal gatherings.
 
All mentors/ protégés have to submit applications providing relevant information on their professional and personal backgrounds.
Everyone is recommended with matches based on individual preferences for industry, cultural, life, language and personal interests.
All mentors and protégés will attend orientation and refresher programs, receiving guidance and training in becoming effective program participants.
Corporations can further motivate their staff by being involved with HKABPW activities and events. |
Qualifying as a Mentor
If you: |
- possess a positive attitude and an open mind towards building meaningful friendships,
- feel you can be a positive role model, offering objective support and guidance,
- feel you have skills and experience that can benefit in another person's development,
- are willing to share your knowledge through sincere communication,
- have a strong desire to contribute and give back to the community,
- are committed to helping others succeed the way you do,
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We welcome you as a HKABPW member and look forward to your participation in our Mentoring Program.
No previous mentoring experience is required, but your enthusiasm and commitment is necessary.
Anticipate a rich and rewarding experience!
Together, we can make it a success!
For further information on the mentoring program, please email Cecilia Lui, Program Chair, at mentoring@hkabpw.org |
