CERF's 1-Year Mentorship Program

Sign up for the CERF 1-year mentorship program!

CERF is pleased to offer its inaugural 1-year mentorship program. The program will match individuals at any career stage with a mentor within the CERF community. The purpose? To help professionals, at all career stages, benefit from the support and guidance of longstanding CERF members through discussions, resource sharing, and even networking.

The 1-year mentorship program will provide resources to help guide conversations between mentees and mentors, help outline a successful mentorship relationship, and facilitate open discussions about career paths, work-life balance, and much more.

Mentorship teaches us how to be professionals, mentorship supports career building, and mentorship can influence who continues in the coastal and estuarine workforce.

Who would be a great mentee?

YOU! The truth is, no matter your career level, how old you are, or what your background is, everyone is always a mentee. Interacting with your mentor can be intellectually stimulating, improve your communication skills, and provide a different point of view about your academic or career aspirations and opportunities. You can learn so much! New to CERF and looking to make professional connections to explore your future? Looking to explore other career fields, make a change, or gain new skills? Seeking support to help you succeed in your current field of study or career? Then becoming a mentee is right for you!

Who would be a great mentor?

YOU! You’re an active CERF member looking to support your peers and colleagues through open conversations, networking, and sharing resources. As we work to build a more diverse and vibrant Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation, there will always be someone who could benefit from your experience. Through this mentorship experience you may build long lasting relationships, and you may end up with a new student, post-doc, colleague, or lifelong friend. Set the tone for the Federation by inspiring the next generation of leaders and scientists and by helping peers and colleagues succeed through your service as a mentor for CERF’s 1-year mentorship program!

For more information about the 1-Year Mentorship Program, please contact Aaron Ridall ([email protected])