Mentees

MENTEES

The Mentorship Program provides you with an opportunity to understand the public health profession, define your career goals, explore the challenges faced by public health professionals, learn how to prepare for a job interview, receive guidance from experienced public health professionals, and attend a wide variety of public health learning opportunities offered by the NHPHA.

This is a virtual commitment with the option of meeting your mentors in person. You will share your experiences, knowledge, and interests and watch your mentor navigate today's challenges.

Why Do It?

As a mentee, you have an opportunity to learn and receive guidance from an experienced public health leaders.

Program Activities

Meet your mentor and develop an action plan.
Attend a variety of learning opportunities.
Learn about NHPHA and become a member.

Joining the Mentoring Program

Now, we are accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Cohort. Kindly submit the mentee online application by visiting Mentee Application. Once we receive all applications by September 22, 2024, you will be matched with a mentee/graduate public health student. The Program starts on October 25, 2024, through May 5, 2025.

Resources & Tools

Starting the Conversation with Your Mentor

First, introduce yourself and your title, where you work, and what you do. Then start a conversation, and here are some open-ended questions.

Did you have a mentor, and how did this affect your career?
What are some of the public health and related jobs at your workplace?
How did you decide what area to focus on within the public health field?
If applicable, would you recommend graduate school? What program?
How do you challenge yourself at your job? Do you take risks?
How do you know what kind of supervisor/leadership style works best for you?
What are some different types of workplace cultures? What are some of the pros and cons of each?
Were you a part of any academic extracurricular activities? If so, what were they and were they beneficial for your career?
What are some of your greatest accomplishments?
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
What motivated you to participate in this program?
How would you define success over the course of this program?

Source: University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Guide Website