“76% of individuals who have a Mentor view their Mentoring relationship as being important to their overall success.”

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The Mentorship Program seeks to connect the FAM members to the music industry and help them build their careers. It’s no secret that the key to long-term success in the music industry is cultivating relationships. This program will provide students and young professionals with opportunities to interact with each other to enhance their career readiness skills, and gain insight into the field of music and entertainment. 

Mentees will apply to be a part of the program and will be matched by The FAM Mentorship Committee. Interests and goals will be taken into consideration when matching, though the program will be limited based on Mentor participation.

Mentorship Benefits

“Mentees are promoted 5 times more often than those without Mentors.”
— Forbes.com “How Becoming a Mentor Can Boost Your Career”

For Mentors: 

  • Share your talents, real-world experiences, and professional wisdom with the next generation of music creatives and executives. 

  • Broaden your leadership and Mentoring skills.

  • Add to your resume or CV.  

  • Make an impact and influence aspiring music industry professionals. 

  • Cultivate professional and social relationships and create opportunities within The FAM.

For Mentees: 

  • Connect with music industry professionals about career tools (resume, cover letter, job search process, interviewing). 

  • Practice professional communication. 

  • Learn about careers, organizations, and various opportunities. 

  • Connect with someone who has “been there, done that.” 

  • Cultivate professional and social relationships and create opportunities within The FAM.

“And Mentors themselves are 6 times more likely to be promoted.”
— Forbes.com "How Becoming a Mentor Can Boost Your Career"

Long-Term Relationship Cultivation

“89% of those who have been Mentored will also go on to Mentor others.”
— "McCarthy Mentoring"

As we’ve stated previously, our goal for this program is to build professional and personal relationships that last throughout your careers and beyond. Long-lasting Mentorship relationships lead to increased outcomes for both people, but it can be difficult to keep a relationship going as life circumstances change. 

Incentivized continued engagement

To incentivize continued engagement with our program, we will…

  • Have occasional meetups with all Mentors / Mentees in a specific class so everyone gets to know and support each other. 

  • Host retreats, Happy Hours, and other socials.

  • Celebrate the continued achievements of the members of our Program.

  • Ask for constructive feedback to make the program more valuable for you.

Program engagement through the years 

Our program will continue to engage our Mentorship pairs over the years but we also encourage you to stay in touch with your Mentee / Mentor. 

Remember to: 

  • Communicate.

  • Be Creative.

  • Do Something Special.

“87% of Mentors and Mentees feel empowered by their Mentoring relationships and have developed greater confidence.”
— "Moving Ahead"