ISM-Dallas and UTD are starting their fifth successful collaborative year of the ISM-Dallas / UTD Mentoring Program.  We are looking for industry professionals who will share their supply chain knowledge with UTD Supply Chain graduate students.  They are thirsting for first-hand knowledge from YOU – our Supply Chain professionals.  In return you have the instant satisfaction of nurturing future supply chain members and contributing to our profession.

Program Benefits:

• Develops future members & leaders of Supply Chain professional organizations
• Encourages bright UTD Masters students to pursue Supply Management career paths
• Shares your knowledge of the field

Mentor Time Requirements:

• Six month commitment, September – March, Program graduation in April
• Sessions occur at least once a month for approximately 1- 2 hours each session
• At least eight sessions per year which includes three formal sessions held on the UTD campus, the matching event and graduation, and at least two individual mentor-mentee meetings.
• Pre-arranged meeting times and locations are determined by you and your mentee for the unstructured meetings.  These have included sight visits, attending work meetings, plant tours, discussions held in coffee shops/restaurants, etc.

2014-15 Schedule

• Mentor/Mentee Matching Event (Choose Only One:)

o   * Saturday, September 20 9:00AM – 12:00PM

o   Saturday, September 27 9:00AM – 12:00PM

• Kick-Off Meeting  Saturday, October 11    9:00AM – 11:00AM
• Group Professional Development Meetings:

o   Saturday, November 8,   9:00AM – 11:30AM

o   Saturday, January 24,     9:00AM – 11:30AM

o   Saturday, February 28,   9:00AM – 11:30AM

• Graduation        Saturday, April 11          9:00AM – 11:30AM

**(We realize it is difficult for supply chain professionals to attend each and every meeting.  However, we encourage you to attend the majority of meetings and ensure that your mentee attends all meetings.)

Contact Barbara Taylor by 9/15 to volunteer:  [email protected]