Looking for guidance on your next steps after high school? Speed Mentoring is your chance to meet one-on-one with professionals from a wide range of industries, including business, healthcare, law, technology, non-profits, and more!
Hosted by the Alaska World Affairs Council, this fast-paced event allows you to connect with experienced mentors for short, focused conversations. Whether you already have a career path in mind or you’re exploring your options, Speed Mentoring is open to all high school students. You’ll get the chance to ask questions, receive advice, and learn about different career opportunities—helping you gain valuable insight into your future, no matter where your interests lie.
This is your opportunity to build connections, gain perspective, and explore a variety of career options—all in a supportive and fun environment.
Ready to discover what your future could hold? Sign up below.
Event details:
- 9:30 AM – Doors Open
- 10:10 AM – Student Check-In Deadline
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Speed Mentoring Sessions
- Students will rotate through 10 mentor meetings, each lasting 8 minutes, in small groups (3-5 students per mentor).
- Students will be pre-assigned to mentors based on their career interests.
- 12:30 – 12:45 PM – Open Networking
- Students can revisit mentors they met with or connect with new ones.
- 12:45 – 1:00 PM – Pizza Buffet
thank you to our generous Event sponsors:
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Siobhan Choi at siobhan.choi@alaskaworldaffairs.org.