“I’ve been in other mentorship programs before and this one has such great structure, ensuring we really work the program with our mentor, but with flexibility built in so it’s fun and engaging at the same time. I benefited so much in such a short time. I highly recommend everyone to seek becoming a part of this as either a mentee or a mentor. No matter your age or experience, we always have something to share and learn. It’s truly rewarding on both ends.”

“The Empowering Women Mentorship Program has been a game-changer for me, fostering both personal and professional growth. Despite initial reservations, the program's matching process led to a strong and trusting relationship with my mentor.

The program's structure, including scheduled Zoom meetings and goal commitment, brought organization to my personal and professional life. It helped me stay focused and track my progress effectively.

Overall, the Empowering Women Mentorship Program has had a profound impact on my life. It facilitated trust in my mentor, provided flexibility, and implemented structure that benefited both my personal and professional development. I highly recommend this program to anyone seeking growth and mentorship”.

You’re Never too old or Experienced to Learn from a Mentor.

“We can all learn something new from others regardless of our age and experience.  I feel like I'm living, walking proof of that! Much of my success came later in my career and would not have happened without the guidance and advice of my mentors during that time.”

“My mentee was talking about her career path and long-term goals. As she described the roles she was interested in, I asked her, ‘Why are these long-term? Why not now?’. This was something she hadn’t considered because she didn’t think she met all the requirements. Well, she did have the skills but needed a little encouragement. Since that little boost, she has received two promotions in her company.”

“I had decided to take a break and not serve as a mentor in the spring 2023 session. But my mind was changed during a recent supplier meeting. One of my mentees was in attendance, along with her manager and a number of coworkers. The manager pulled me aside and thanked me for mentoring. The manager mentioned several changes they'd noticed and credited them to our time together. I can't take all the credit but WOW!! That invigorated me. I signed up to participate in the spring session the next day.

As a mentor, you hope your experiences and insights can help an up-and-coming woman advance and grow - personally and professionally. But it goes both ways. The time spent with every mentee helps me learn and grow too.”

“The Empowering Women Mentorship Program couldn’t have been designed by anyone better than Kathy Jo Van and Stacey Felzer. Having the opportunity to know and work with Kathy Jo during my 41 years in the industry, I am proud that she took an idea that was needed to support women in the electrical industry and, with Stacey Felzer, they designed an impactful program. I have had the pleasure of mentoring talented women since the inception of the program. With the structure they provide, both mentee and mentor have greatly benefited. I have sponsored multiple candidates from our company who have enjoyed the opportunity to learn and grow with the help of a mentor in the program. I highly recommend the Empowering Women Mentorship Program as a way to continue to create opportunity and diversity to enhance the Electrical industry. Great Work!”

“I was lucky to be a part of the Empowering Women Mentorship Program in the fall of 2022. I am so thankful for the opportunity I had and for the amount of growth I have seen since starting. This program not only helped me find strength in myself but also put me in contact with some amazing men and women throughout the electrical industry. My mentor guided me to ‘find the fear and do it anyway’ and I will be forever grateful to her, my company and the program for this opportunity.”

“I would not be who I am today without my mentor’s guidance and support. She has played such a pivotal role in boosting my confidence and developing my leadership skills. I will forever be grateful for the Empowering Women Mentorship Program!”

“It's hard to believe this program started in 2020 and has already impacted so many women in a positive way. It is incredible! Thank you for all that you’ve done and for inspiring us through your own leadership and passion. We look forward to seeing the program continue to grow. You make us all feel empowered because of you.”

“What makes this program different is that you are provided all the tools needed for the mentoring journey, along with training and guidelines to get you started - providing some structure, but the flexibility to make it our own - setting each pair up for success.”

“We’ve sponsored up-and-coming women in our company since the inaugural class in 2020 and this program has provided the perfect complement to our talent development strategy. What I like about it is that the mentors are people in our industry, who understand the nomenclature and various roles in the industry, so my mentees can quickly get to their areas of focus.”