Explore NextGen Mentorship Program! A new mentorship program which is part of CPS’ commitment to investing in an equity based initiative to offer representation and career pathways to employees who are self-managers across the district’s Central and Network Offices. The NextGen Mentorship Program is a structured skill-building opportunity to access development in an experiential way based on their professional goals and the mentors’ strengths.
Program Benefits:
Participants are matched for success. Mentors and Mentees alike will both demonstrate the commitment to staff development, experience increased job satisfaction, networking opportunities and foster an inclusive and equitable leadership structure.
- Custom-built development plan
- Rare opportunity for time and development from a senior leader
- Tailored matching
- Supportive career guidance
- Increased awareness of institutional knowledge
- Gain fresh perspectives
- Professional recognition
Program Overview:
Spring 2024
Mentees to be matched with Mentors based on focus areas and learning preferences.
- Mentees will choose a skill-set of focus related to RISE Manager of Self competencies
- Mentees will be matched with Mentor(s) that excels in chosen skill-set
- Mentors undergo mentorship training
June – December 2024
Three hours every month mentees and mentors undergo structured activities by way of:
- Shadowing
- Problems of Practice
- Role play
- Connecting with Mentor network
January 2025
Award Banquet
- Mentor and Mentees will be celebrated and given Lead with CPS award by CEO Pedro Martinez
How to Apply
- Complete application by March 25
- Receive notice of your selection by April 2024
- If you are selected you and your leader will be asked to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to participate in the program
