2026 WiGIS One-on-One Mentorship Program

Applications have closed for the 2026-2027 program.


Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Women in GIS (WiGIS) One-on-One Mentorship Program! Looking to level up your GIS career? This 6-month program, running from September 2026 to March 2027, pairs mentees with seasoned GIS professionals who can help guide your journey, answer your questions, and cheer you on. The Women in GIS Mentorship Program is designed to welcome GIS professionals at any career stage as mentees or mentors. Whether you are new to the field, or navigating your next big move, this program is for you. 

The 2026-2027 application is now closed. Please keep an eye on this website and our social media to be notified when the program opens to new applicants next year. If you are interested in participating as a mentor in future programs, please fill out the Mentor Interest Form and we will contact you to confirm your availability before the next program opens. 


If you are currently participating in the 2026-2027 Mentorship Program as a mentee or mentor, please see the timeline, event dates, and available resources below.

Why Participate?

Through the WiGIS one-on-one Mentorship Program, a mentee works with the paired mentor to design the goals and virtually meet with mentors at least once a month to achieve their goals. Possible benefits include, but not limited to:

  • Personalized career guidance

  • Networking and collaboration opportunities

  • Enhanced leadership and communication skills

  • Greater self-confidence and clarity in career direction

  • Support in work-life balance and professional transitions

  • Recognition and fulfillment through sharing and learning


Program Eligibility and Expectations

  •  All mentees must be active Women in GIS members only.  (Not a member? Become a member here )

  • First-time mentees will be prioritized due to limited mentor availability.

  • All participants are expected to adhere to the minimum time commitment expectations of the program. Each  mentor mentee pair must meet at least once per month and need to be available to commit at least 4 hours a month for the entirety of the 6-month program. 

  • This is a mentee-lead program, where the mentee takes initiative and must have specific goals and track their progress throughout the program. 

  • Please see the full program guideline here.



2026-2027 Program Timeline

  • Participants will be sent their match information: August 28, 2026

    • All pairs are required to have their first meeting by October 9, 2026

  • Program Kickoff Webinar: September 10, 2026 10 AM ET  AND  7pm ET

  • Initial Mentorship Agreement Due Date: October 16, 2026

  • Mentee Midterm Check-In Webinar: December 7, 2026 10 AM ET  AND  7pm ET

  • Mentor Midterm Check-In Webinar: December 8, 2026 10 AM ET  AND  7pm ET

  • Midpoint Mentorship Agreement Due Date: December 18, 2026

  • Program Completion Webinar: March 9, 2027 10 AM ET  AND  7pm ET

  • Final Mentorship Agreement Due Date: March 12, 2027

Mentor and Mentee Resources


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