2025 MP Enrollment Form

Thank you so much for your interest for AAPA's Mentorship Program, in which you will receive one-on-one mentoring, learn leadership & DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) skills through workshops, and boost your professional presence within the AAPA network.

In addition to one-on-one mentoring with an AAPA mentor, we expect your participation in three educational workshops curated to meet your learning goals. As our program alumni have expressed, your efforts to attend these events will reward you with networking opportunities and professional connections that will last beyond the program. We will share an overview of the program and the workshops during the orientation, where you will be able to ask any questions about the program and learn more about our mentors. Please take note of the following program dates to input into your calendar.

  • Mentorship Program Orientation - Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 from 10am-12pm PT (virtual)
  • Workshop #1 - Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 from 11:30-3:30pm PT
  • Workshop #2 - Saturday, July 12th, 2025 from 11:30-3:30pm PT
  • Workshop #3 - Saturday, September 13th, 2025 from 11:30-3:30pm PT

*The workshops will be held in El Monte and Rosemead in Los Angeles County and specific locations will be announced during the orientation. Virtual participation at the workshops will be determined by the A/V capacities at the venue.

Please complete this form by Friday, February 21st, 2025 to ensure your spot in the program. We encourage early submissions so that we may begin having an idea of mentor and mentee matches. Please read below about the matching process and expectations.

For more about the Mentorship Program and AAPA's overall work, please visit AAPA's website. If you have any immediate questions or concerns, please contact Joseph Tsuboi, AAPA's Program Manager, at joseph.tsuboi@aapamentoring.com.

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* 1. What is your name (first and last) and pronouns? Ex. Joseph Tsuboi (he/him)

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* 2. What is the best email address to reach you? Please share an email that will be compatible with Google Suite and that you check frequently.

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* 3. What is your cell phone number in case we need to reach you?

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* 4. What is your mailing address? Please note the following demographic questions will be kept for internal use only.

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* 5. What is your age range?

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* 6. What is your gender?

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* 7. What is your ethnicity or racial background?

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* 8. What is your job title and current company?

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* 9. Please provide your LinkedIn URL so that mentors will be able to view your profile.

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* 10. What are you most hoping to get out of participating in the Mentorship Program?

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* 11. What are your specific short-term and long-term goals that you want to accomplish by participating in this program? Please list 2-3 goals. These goals can change during the start of the program, but we encourage you to begin thinking about them now.

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* 12. Please note the aforementioned program workshop dates and expected monthly check-ins with your mentor. Do you anticipate any constraints that will limit your availability or ability to be a committed and engaged mentee during the year? If so, please specify.

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* 13. Is your company able to sponsor you for enrollment in the program?

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* 14. How did you learn about the Mentorship Program? Please specify a referral name, if applicable.

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* 15. Please upload your resume.

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* 16. Please upload your biography and personal statement in a single, 1-2 page, double-spaced document that shares who you are (professionally and beyond) and expresses your working goals for this program. We will send mentors a copy of this document during the matching process.

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* 17. Participant Acknowledgement:

To graduate from the AAPA Mentorship Program (and receive your completion certificate), you will need to fulfill the following program requirements:
  • One-On-One Mentoring: Regularly participate in one-on-one mentoring and connect with your mentor at a minimum of once every quarter. We highly encourage all mentees to meet with their mentors at least once every month to establish SMART goals, provide updates and feedback, and develop the mentoring relationship.
  • Event Attendance: Attend a minimum of two out of three workshops. We highly encourage mentees to participate in all three of the workshops, as well as additional AAPA networking and educational events, as they provide valuable career advancement strategies and skills.
  • Volunteer: Apply your leadership skills as an AAPA Volunteer. Help support a minimum of two (2) AAPA events, which may include supporting Workshops #1-3, supporting development of a Social Networking Committee and alumni events, or volunteer at a end of year celebration such as AAPA's Annual Celebration or Programs Graduation.
I acknowledge that I have read and agree with the guidelines and requirements for participation in the Mentorship Program.

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* 18. Payment Acknowledgement:

To complete payment, please go to our website and click the "Pay Now to Enroll" widget. Please enter your information and any relevant promotional codes to process the transaction.

I acknowledge that I have paid the program fee and/or used a promotional code before submitting this form.

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* 19. Mentor Matching Acknowledgment:

Matching Process: We pride this program's ability to match unique and personalized mentorships. Please read the following to gain a better understanding of this process, which will also be explained in greater depth at the Orientation.
  • Mentees review Mentors’ bios on the AAPA website. Mentees create a profile on the Members Portal to begin networking online with fellow Mentees and Mentors. Please create a profile by Orientation Day.
  • Meet the Mentors - Mentees attend the Orientation Day to learn about the program and hear from Mentors' experiences.
  • After the Orientation, mentees submit their requests for their top three Mentor preferences. The mentee's first mentor preference will be given a matching priority. If the mentee does not indicate any preferences, a mentor will be assigned based on goals, interests, industry preferences, mentors’ backgrounds, experience, and availability.
  • Mentors will also review the mentees’ applications and resumes. Matching will occur on a first come first serve basis as Mentor preferences are submitted.
  • Mentees initiate the one-on-one partnership by contacting their Mentor to schedule their first meeting. Mentees are expected to initiate meetings with their Mentors throughout the entirety of the program.

I acknowledge by typing my full name below that I have read and agree with the guidelines and requirements for participation in the matching process of the Mentorship Program.

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