AIPFE Mentoring Program 2025

AIPFE’s Mentoring Program aims to connect the next generation of female leaders with successful leaders & decision-makers, to equip them with advice, valuable feedback & industry know-how.

Mentoring is a special partnership between two people based on a commitment to the mentoring process, common goals/expectations of the partnership, and mutual trust and respect. Mentoring plays a crucial role in the mentee’s development as through mentorship someone can become more effective at work, learn new skills, manage their work life balance, develop greater confidence and make better decisions for their overall career growth.

Over the course of 5 months (15th September 2025 - 14th February 2026), our mentoring program aims to offer a supportive environment to women aged 18+ who would like to receive support and advice for their professional development.

How does the mentoring program work?

The first stage of the mentoring program is a call for mentees which will begin on the 20th of May. Mentees need to submit an application by the 17th of June 2025 and will be matched with mentors based on their preference and on the quality of their submitted application.

Places are limited so a submission for the mentoring program does not guarantee a place in the program.

Following the matching process, successful mentees will be notified of their mentor by the end of July. Starting September, the mentees will have the chance for 1:1 sessions with their dedicated mentor to pick their brain and receive feedback and valuable guidance. The minimum number of meetings during the 5 months is 5, and the timing and location of the sessions are for the mentee and their mentor to agree on. Meetings can be conducted either in person, online or hybrid, and are expected to last for about one hour.

AIPFE Cyprus’ 3rd round of Mentoring will begin in mid September 2025 and last for 5 months until mid February 2026.

Meet our 2025 Mentors

Who is it for? / Who can apply?

Our mentoring program is open to all ambitious women across all industries and professions, no matter of their background, role, or title. Our program is designed to support women aged 18+ who are in any stage of their career. The specific areas of focus that this program intends to focus on, are:

- Early Career stage

- Career advancement

- Work Life balance

- Career change

- Entrepreneurship

AIPFE’s Mentoring Program is provided only to AIPFE’s female members and is free of charge.

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Why is AIPFE offering this Mentoring Program?

Our vision is to empower women who are in different stages of their career and equip them with skills to excel in their professional development. Our mentoring program aims to connect leaders and experts from the industry with the next generation of female leaders to boost their careers and personal development.

What are the benefits for the mentees?

The mentee can learn valuable knowledge from the mentor’s expertise and past mistakes. They can increase their competencies in specific areas and they can establish valuable connections with more senior and experienced employees.

Do you want someone who has gone on the same career path you would like to follow?
Do you want someone who has modeled the competencies you would like to strengthen?
Do you want someone who has skills you currently don’t have but wish to acquire?
Do you want someone who will be a good sounding board for your goals?

If the answers to the above questions is yes, then this mentoring opportunity is for you!

AIPFE Members - 2025 Mentoring Application

Timeline

20th May 2025 - Open Call for Mentees

17th June 2025 - Deadline for the Call for Mentees

25th July 2025 - Announcement of Matching Process Results

15th September 2025 - Beginning of the Mentoring Period

14th February 2026 - End of the Mentoring Period

15th to 22nd of February - Provide Feedback on the Experience