The term of the Mentoring Program is one year. Student member mentees must sign up for the program with their membership renewal and indicate if they wish to continue with the same mentor or request a new one. Continuing relationships are encouraged.
Every effort is made to match individuals geographically and according to areas of interests.
The CPA mentor should contact the student member by telephone within two weeks after notification of the match. If the student mentee has not heard from the CPA mentor by about two or three weeks, the mentee should call the mentor. Attending chapter events or meetings together, Dining out or having coffee together, Golf or other activities conducive to talking, Meeting at the CPA's office, or Talking on the telephone. Anything from favorite leisure activities to what to expect in a job interview. It is helpful to establish common ground in the beginning by identifying similar interests.