Mentorship Program – International Propeller Club

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

This program was established to provide mentorship to the students who are members of the International Propeller Club’s Student Ports. We recognize the need to provide support to students who are choosing a career in maritime to bridge the gap between college and their career.

We know that each student’s career journey is unique to them so we have established a program that will allow for mentorship focused on and driven by the individual’s needs.

PROGRAM GOALS

Help guide students towards better understanding what THEY want to do with their career.
Provide students with a broader understanding of the industry and opportunities within.
Help students build their professional network.
Share experience to support students as they grow their professional self.

ELIGIBILITY

Mentees must be a member in good standing at one of the International Propeller Club’s recognized Student Ports. Additionally, they:

Be entering their Junior or Senior year of their college program. If attending a Technical College with a 2-year program, students would be entering their second year of school; and,
Register as a member of a Student Port through this link

Mentors must be members in good standing of their local Propeller Club Port. This means you are registered with a Port and are current with dues.

TIME COMMITMENT

This program will run in alignment with a school year (September – April) and will consist of 4 touchpoints between Mentors & Mentees. The program allows for flexibility for the Mentorships to schedule a date and time that works best for them during a specific week period.

It is expected that both parties prioritize these meeting; should a work or life obligation arise, work to reschedule as soon as possible.

Additionally, the International Propeller Club will host mandatory meetings for Mentors and another for Mentees at the beginning of the program, September 2025. These sessions will be designed to support both in making the most out of the program.

MENTORSHIP CONNECTIONS

The Mentor and Mentee pairings will be strategic and have emphasis on the career goals of the Mentee. Meetings are meant to be virtual (video) or by phone. Each mentorship will choose how they plan to connect.

IMPORTANT DATES

September 1, 2025 – Deadline for Applications for Mentees/Students.
September 1, 2025 – Deadline for Mentors to submit applications.
Week of September 29, 2025 – Mentee/Mentor Assignments released
Week of September 29, 2025 – Mandatory webinars to mentors and mentees*
Week of October 6-10, 2025 – First Mentorship Meeting**
Week of November 10-14, 2025 – Second Mentorship Meeting**
Week of January 19-23, 2026 – Third Mentorship Meeting**
Week of March 30- April 1, 2026 – Fourth Mentorship Meeting**
Week of April 6, 2026 – Closing and Feedback Sessions

*Participation in the webinar is highly encouraged; however, the webinars will be recorded in the event participants are unable to attend during the live event.

**Dates and Times for each Mentorship Meetings will be determined by what works best with each Mentorship’s schedule.

SUPPORT

Throughout the program, Mentors and Mentees will have access to personnel at the International Propeller Club, as well as the Mentorship Program Organizer, as needed.

CODE OF CONDUCT

There is a Code of Conduct which all participants must acknowledge. Additionally, all Mentors will be subjected to a Background Check.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Mentorship@propellerclubhq.com

APPLY NOW

Click below to submit an application for the Mentorship Program.