MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Learning from those a few steps ahead
Through mentorship, KPWA brings members together with trusted leaders and executive coaches—creating space to learn, reflect, and grow into leadership roles.
Join our mentorship programme
KPWA’s Mentorship Program connects members with experienced leaders and executive coaches for thoughtful, one-on-one guidance—focused on growth, reflection, and real conversations.
What you’ll gain from this experience
Broadened Perspectives
Insights from people who’ve navigated similar paths—just a few steps ahead.
Confidence, built together
Build confidence through meaningful relationships, not performance or pressure.
Beyond the program
Connections that continue to support you long after the mentorship ends.
Room
to grow
A trusted space to reflect, ask questions, and grow through honest conversation.
HOW WE DO?
Thoughtfully matched, intentionally supported
Program duration : 6 months (from Phase2 to 4)
Phase 1
Application and Matching
Submit application form and résumé
Matching process by Mentorship Committee
Upon review of application forms and résumés, participants are matched based on their shared educational background, similar work experience and common career goals or learning objectives.
Phase 2
Mentorship Development Plan
Complete Development Plan as agreed
between Mentor/Mentee and Submit the Plan
to the Mentorship Committe
Mentors and Mentees will complete their personal Mentorship Development Plan(Download PDF) that will include following information:
1
Identify their Area of Focus
• Career advancement
• Expanding network
• Motivation in life
• Insight about oneself
• Work/life balance
• Self-confidence
• Soft skills development
2
Set SMART goals
• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Realistic
• Timely
3
Identify their Area of Focus
• Frequency of meetings
• Preferred method of communication
Build your own relationship and revisit.
Reassess learning objectives as necessary.
Phase 3
Program in Process
Three to five hours per month
Mid-point progress evaluation and check-in by Mentorship Committe
Phase 4
Program Evaluation
Celebrate achievement of goal
Evaluation of Mentorship Program
FAQ
Q
Is there a fee to participate in the Mentorship program?
A
There is a fee to participate as a Mentee in the Mentorship Program. Mentees must first sign up to be a KPWA Member and pay an additional fee to participate in the Mentorship Program.
Please refer to Mentorship Program Application - Mentee page for more details. Mentors do not need to be a KPWA Member and do not need to pay any additional fee to participate in the program.
Q
Do you have to be Korean to apply as a mentor and/or mentee?
A
No, you do not need to be Korean to apply. We have had a diverse background of applicants every year, and we continue to welcome applicants of any cultural background.
Q
Do you have to be a woman to apply as a mentor and/or mentee?
A
No, you do not need to be a woman to apply. We accept applicants of any gender.
Q
Is there an age limit to apply as a mentee?
A
Our applicants vary all the way from post-secondary students to people who have just started working, as well as those who have been working for 10 to 20 years. Hence students can start applying once they’re in post-secondary education - however, there is no age limit upwards.
Do you have any questions?
Reach out to us about membership, programs, or events—we’re happy to help.