2025 WiGIS One-on-One Mentorship Program

Accepting Applications

Thank you for your interest in the inaugural 2025 Women in GIS (WiGIS) One-on-One Mentorship Program! We’re thrilled to launch this initiative that aims to support members at all stages of their geospatial professional journeys through one-on-one mentorship. 

Looking to level up your GIS career? This 6-month program, running from September 2025 to March 2026, pairs mentees with seasoned GIS professionals who can help guide your journey, answer your questions, and cheer you on. Whether you are new to the field, or navigating your next big move this program is for you.

Why Participate?

Through the WiGIS one-on-one Mentorship Program, a mentee works with the paired mentor to design the goals and virtually meet with mentors at least once a month to achieve their goals. Possible benefits include, but not limited to:

  • Personalized career guidance

  • Networking and collaboration opportunities

  • Enhanced leadership and communication skills

  • Greater self-confidence and clarity in career direction

  • Support in work-life balance and professional transitions

  • Recognition and fulfillment through sharing and learning


Program Eligibility

  • Open to active Women in GIS members only.  (Not a member? Join here )

  • First-time mentees will be prioritized due to limited mentor availability.

  • Please see the full program guidelines here.


1:1 Mentorship Program, Applications open July 10-31, 6 month program

Application Period

Application to become a mentee opens: July 10 – July 31, 2025


All applicants must complete a short application to help us create the best match based on goals, experience, and availability. We will contact you in late August if selected as a mentee.

Apply Now

Interested in becoming a future mentor?


Program Timeline

  • Mentee Application Period – July 10–31

  • Match Notification – Late August

  • Program Time  runs from September 2026 to March 2026, with mid-term check-in in December 2025.


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