The SIOP Practitioner Mentoring Program is an annual program hosted by the sub-committee for the SIOP Professional Practice Committee. This mentorship program is for I-O psychologists looking to grow their careers by working with seasoned professionals within our field.

The program is designed to accomplish the following:

  • Provide members with career guidance
  • Give them a resource to ask questions
  • Impart the culture and history of SIOP
  • Build connections within the SIOP community
  • Improve engagement with and participation in SIOP

This mentorship program is intended to achieve these goals in accordance with SIOP's Diversity Statement and in a way that fosters support for diversity and inclusion within SIOP.

This is a 10-month program, beginning with an orientation session in March and concluding in December. Members can apply to the program either as a mentor or as a protégé; please see below for links to the respective applications and detailed participation requirements.

The deadline for 2025 applications is Friday, February 7, 2025.

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Testimonials

“My mentor has been instrumental in advancing my career. We hit the ground running with a goal to increase strategic influence in my role as an individual contributor. My mentor provided tons of advice and resources as well as actions to take at critical moments in my work owning the listening program at my organization to better connect with stakeholders and provide them with insights to improve the employee experience. After accomplishing these goals over the past several months, I started thinking about the next step I wanted to take in my career. I am proud and excited to report that I just accepted a director-level role at a new organization, in a new industry, where I will have the opportunity to lead a team and build a new listening program. I don't think I could have done this without the strengths I gained from partnering with my mentor. I credit her with giving me the courage I needed to get out of my comfort zone and explore new opportunities. I highly recommend the SIOP Practitioner Mentoring Program to anyone looking to take their career to the next level.”

- Matt C., 2024 protégé

“Her dedication, curiosity, and drive not only inspired me but also reminded me of the profound impact we can have on each other's journeys. Through our time together, I found myself learning just as much from her as she did from me. The exchange of ideas, the mutual respect, and the growth we both experienced made this mentorship a truly special and transformative experience. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have been part of her development and am deeply enriched by all that she brought to our relationship.”

- Amy B., 2024 Mentor