Mentoring Program
Why Mentoring is important…
Creating structure to gain new perspectives on significant matters.
Connecting – Real dialog with Probe industry expert.
Rising – Lifting to multiple levels of viewpoints and guiding from lessons.
Engaging – Regular connections of insight, intentional networking.
Worldwide – Global industry, providing diverse perspective of industry.
2025 Details Coming Soon
2026 SWT Crew Program
- The first step is to fill out the appropriate form below: Mentor or Mentee. You will have another opportunity to fill out these forms at the conference. The SWT Crew Committee will use the information provided to match you.
- For new SWT Crew Mentees, you will receive a discount code to be used to register for SWTest 2026 by May 8, 2026. SWTest 2026 is scheduled from Monday, June 8 to Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
- For returning SWT Crew Mentees and SWT Crew Mentors, please be sure you have registered for SWTest 2026 by May 15, 2026.
- The deadline to sign up for the program is June 10, 2026.
- The SWT Crew Committee will announce the matches by June 26, 2026.
- SWT Crew will host a Networking Event at SWTest 2026 on Tuesday, June 9, at 3:30pm, where you will have an opportunity to meet with other Mentees and Mentors.
- The Networking Event is where you will sign up to participate in the Mentorship Program.
- The Mentor & Mentee will meet virtually monthly throughout the year.
- The SWT Crew program will end at the beginning of June 2027 prior to the start of SWTest 2027.
- If you have any questions regarding the program or are interested in volunteering, please send an email to us at SWTCrew@SWTest.org.
- We look forward to seeing you at SWTest!
4 Phases of Mentoring
- Get to know each other – Building the relationship
- Outline objectives and measurable goals for the journey, quarterly checkpoints
- Follow the plan and regroup/reengage “Probe the Mentor/Mentee”
- Conclude mentoring activities
1-year program
Sign-up Deadline: June 10, 2026
Kickoff date: June 9, 2026
Closure date: June 2027
MENTEE Expectations
Initially focused on Females
- Personal goals specify eg. career, motivation or gain skills
- Willing to learn and share 1:1
- Schedule sessions (every 4-6wks)
- Maintain learning journal
- Open mindset to new thoughts and methods
- Listen and consider acting on advice
- Proactive and flexible, homework!
Mentee Form
MENTOR Expectations
Sharing Wisdom
- Trust & Confidentiality
- Teacher, Adviser, Guide, Friend.
- Two-way relationship learning
- Maintain engagement
- Big picture, puzzle pieces
- Reflective attitude, embrace the risk of change…
- Unconditional positive attitude
- Not coaching or sponsorship
Mentor Form
Final thoughts…
- Understand different styles
- Have a “Go for it” attitude, unique opportunity in Probe Industry
- Stay in balance by seeking to become a “Superpower” not “Superwoman”
- Seek to find mutually beneficial results from your relationship (teamwork)
- Good time to create your mission and develop strategies to achieve it.
- Expand your contacts and network, follow up on assigned homework.
- Be an advocate for other women in the industry, actively seek advice.
- Speak up! Help us make this program a success for the next SWT Crew.
- With your information, we will match intentionally for best connections.
If you have any questions about the program, feel free to email us at SWTCrew@SWTest.org
We look forward to engaging with you!
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