Criteria | Program Details
Mentors
The ideal mentor applicant is one who has at least 10 years active experience in the defense industry, who has demonstrated leadership and communication skills, and who has some previous experience in mentoring or teaching. She/he should also have commitment to the value of diversity, and be skillful in relating to those of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Mentors do not need to be WID members, although preference will be given to those that are.
Protégés
The ideal protégé candidate is one who is open to constructive advice, who has clear personal goals relating to the defense industry, and who is willing to communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully She/he should also have commitment to the value of diversity, and be skillful in relating to those of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Protégés must be WID members.
