The Alaska World Affairs Council and the Anchorage School District have teamed up to offer a jump start to high school students considering international options in their post-secondary journeys. Students will rotate through 8 minute mentoring sessions with mentors from a wide spectrum of industries with international scope. Check out the success of our 2019 Speed Mentoring event.
Students will have the opportunity to speak with high-level mentors with experience in a variety of fields. Mentors include lawyers, judges, architects, medical professionals, oil and gas professionals, diplomats, presidents, CEOs, economists, professors, non-profits professionals and many more. Keep checking back to find out more about the mentors attending this year’s event!
2020 MENTOR BIOS
Details & Schedule (Subject to Change):
- Lunch will be provided for all students and mentors.
- Students will rotate through 8-minute mentoring sessions with mentors from a wide spectrum of industries with international scope.
- Students will be matched with mentors representing the areas of interest they indicate on the student registration form.
8:45-9:15am: Mentor Check In/ Mixer
9:00-9:30am: Student Check In
9:40 am: Opening Remarks
9:50am-12:00pm: Mentoring Sessions
12:00pm-12:15pm: Lunch Buffet
12:15pm-12:55pm: Keynote Speaker
Interested in becoming a featured sponsor for the 2020 Speed Mentoring event? Contact Siobhan Choi, Special Programs Director at (907) 276-8038 or siobhan.choi@alaskaworldaffairs.org
Thank you to our generous sponsors for 2020 Speed Mentoring!
