AGA Mentoring Program

We all have a responsibility to leave this world better than we found it and to have a positive impact on the next generation of government leaders. Mentoring is important, not only because of the knowledge and skills young professionals can learn from mentors, but also because mentoring provides professional socialization and personal support.

At a time when most are working remotely, having a trusted advisor to turn to can help balance the blending of work and life.

Mentors

Share your knowledge and expertise to help develop future leaders of our profession! To participate, create and complete your Mentor Profile. Mentee candidates will seek you out based on the areas of expertise you specify in your profile.

Mentees

If you’d like to develop a certain skill or ability, you can benefit from the experience of other AGA members. To participate, create and complete your Mentee Profile. No matter where you are in your career, you can benefit from mentoring!

The program is open to AGA members only.

Having complete and accurate profiles is crucial to the success of mentor/mentee selection and matching!

What does a mentor do?

Offer guidance, advice, support and information
Boost confidence during difficult times
Help set career goals and take steps to realize them
Navigate the transition to a leadership role
Challenge to move outside of comfort zones
Share approaches to ethical and professional dilemmas
Provide introductions to other professionals who may act as resources

What does a mentee do?

Receive objective feedback in key areas such as communication and technical abilities
Expand professional network
Improve their skills development & career progression
Enhance their reputation and professionalism
Say thank you for the advice, support and assistance
Pay it forward, by being a mentor later in life

Become a Mentor Become a Mentee