Mentoring Program
CREW Tampa Bay is dedicated to assisting our members with industry knowledge and professional guidance. The Mentorship Program is designed to benefit these members and provide them with tools to enrich their paths to reach their professional goals.
We are very fortunate to have one of the largest and most diverse networks among Commercial Real Estate Professionals.
The goal of the Mentorship Program is to create synergy among members through discussion topics including personal, professional, educational and leadership cues. We believe members can greatly benefit from the experiences and advice of your peers, while developing meaningful relationships and strengthening your network.
Qualifying candidates must be a current donor (defined as someone who has made a donation of $45 or more to the CREW Network Foundation within two (2) months of the application date). Support the CREW Network Foundation by making a donation today.
Mentees, and Mentors who aren't Executive Council members, also gain access to register for Executive Council events as a benefit of participation in the program!
You must also:
Be an active member of CREW Tampa Bay
Be willing to ‘do the work’ needed to prepare prior to your monthly meeting so the time spent together is in discovery and discussion
Agree to meet a minimum of one hour per month
Application Timeline:
Application deadline is Dec. 16, 2024
Program Kickoff Event is Jan. 23, 2025
Program Goals & Expectations
Mission & Goals
The CREW Mates Mentoring Program exists to:
Promote, educate and support the talented members of CREW who exhibit interest in professional development
Provide career enhancement through increased self-awareness, improved communication/interpersonal skills
Provide a forum to exchange ideas, understanding and appreciation for different organizational divisions and practice groups
Enhance leadership and decision making skills
Motivate and engage participants resulting in increased job performance and satisfaction
Roles & Expectations - Mentors & Mentees
The mentee roles and responsibilities are to:
Establish goals
Ask and answer probing questions
Initiate and coordinate discussions and meetings with mentor
Reflect upon learning and solicit specific feedback
Solicit guidance on professional growth
Seek feedback on strengths and areas for development
Share responsibility to ensure the program meets expectations, and a mutually open and trusting relationship is maintained
The mentor roles and responsibilities are to:
Provide ideas for resources and learning opportunities
Act as a sounding board – listen and ask probing questions
Provide feedback regarding career (as desired and as appropriate)
Encourage candor and maintain confidentiality
Share expertise and experience
Provide support and flexibility during the process
Share responsibility to ensure the program meets expectations, and a mutually open and trusting relationship is maintained.
CREW Tampa Bay Mentoring Committee Members
If you have any questions or would like additional information about the CREW Tampa Bay Mentoring Program, please contact one of the CREW Mates program leads, Virginia Larrea or Claudia Avalos.
