Group Mentoring Program
U.S. Japan Women Leaders Initiative
Group Mentoring Program
Japan Society launched the Group Mentoring Program in 2023 as part of its U.S.-Japan Women Leaders Initiative, aimed at accelerating the professional development of working women in the U.S.-Japan space. Through the Group Mentoring Program, participants will have the opportunity to learn together from mentors who will foster collaboration and community among the mentees while imparting skills and knowledge that will facilitate opportunities for their professional advancement.
Program Duration
The Group Mentoring Program will run for a duration of approximately 6 months, starting from January 2025 and ending in June 2025.
Program Curriculum
As participants in the Group Mentoring Program, mentees will be expected to fulfill the following requirements:
- Attendance at Major Events organized under the U.S.-Japan Women Leaders Initiative. Mentees are encouraged to attend as many of these events as possible.
- Attendance at mentorship sessions is mandatory. Mentors and mentees will be meeting in a group (rather than in pairs) once a month and will alternate between virtual and in-person meetings. Each meeting will be an hour long.
- Mentees are expected to respond to Japan Society’s questionnaires and surveys in a timely and thorough manner. These questionnaires and surveys are mandatory.
Call for Mentee Nominations
This program will target mid-career professional women in the New York metropolitan area, particularly experienced and highly competent women who have a strong desire to further their professional journey. To be eligible for this program, their employer must hold corporate membership with Japan Society. These individuals may be employed for either Japanese or American companies.
If your company is interested in nominating a candidate as a mentee, kindly email Japan Society’s Business & Policy Forum at [email protected]. Nominations must be submitted by November 15, 2024. To ensure a complete nomination, please include the participant’s full name, position title, email address, and brief bio (one paragraph in narrative form).
Please note that space is limited, and there may be a possibility that not all nominees can participate in this year’s program. However, we value all nominations and will strive to accommodate as many candidates as possible.
About the U.S. Japan Women Leaders Initiative
 | Japan Society is committed to empowering women in the U.S.-Japan space through the U.S. Japan Women Leaders Initiative and our partners. Featuring two dynamic events with leading speakers each year plus more intimate, hands-on workshops, The U.S.-Japan Women Leaders Initiative is a platform for learning and empowerment, and for ongoing discussion and connection. Addressing a key aspect in the U.S.-Japan relationship, it aligns with Japan Society’s longstanding mission to convene important conversations on topics that bind our two countries together, and to forge deep connections between the U.S. and Japan for positive change. |
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Japan Society is committed to empowering women in the U.S.-Japan space through the U.S. Japan Women Leaders Initiative and our partners. Featuring two dynamic events with leading speakers each year plus more intimate, hands-on workshops, The U.S.-Japan Women Leaders Initiative is a platform for learning and empowerment, and for ongoing discussion and connection. Addressing a key aspect in the U.S.-Japan relationship, it aligns with Japan Society’s longstanding mission to convene important conversations on topics that bind our two countries together, and to forge deep connections between the U.S. and Japan for positive change. Learn more. |
The U.S.-Japan Women Leaders Initiative is generously supported by Advocate sponsors.
ADVOCATE
Business & Policy Forum is generously supported by Japan Society Global Leaders & Corporate Partners.
GLOBAL LEADERS
CORPORATE PARTNERS
Japan Society programs are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
