WHAT IT IS:
Bean for Bean is a mentorship program that connects seasoned coffee professionals with people newer to the industry in order to facilitate growth and professional development. It allows folks with the time, space, and energy to help guide other folks in the industry with their skillset.
HOW IT WORKS:
Mentors and mentees will be matched up based on compatible goals and skill sets. They will set goals and work together for six months, with the program formally beginning in April 2023. When pairings are made, we’ll ask you each to formally agree to work together for six months to ensure no one gets left behind or stuck with a partner who can’t commit.
Expected time commitment: 45-90 minutes per week, depending on the relationship
Length of program: 6 months, early April to early October, 2023
Tools: Mentees and mentors will use two main tools to support each other’s growth and professional development:
Expected time commitment: 45-90 minutes per week, depending on the relationship
Length of program: 6 months, early April to early October, 2023
Tools: Mentees and mentors will use two main tools to support each other’s growth and professional development:
- The Together platform where each mentor and mentee will work together to set goals, figure out action plans, and check off completed items.
- A Discord community where mentors and mentees will join group discussions, connect with one another, and discuss how their work is going.
TO APPLY:
Applications for Bean for Bean will open on February 13, 2023. They will remain open until February 28, 2023.
Some advice for potential mentees: When applying, please be ready with 1-3 goals in mind for your time working with a mentor. Don’t put everything in coffee that you’re interested in on your application–what do you want to start working on now? Tell us a lot about yourself so we can more easily match you with someone!
Some advice for potential mentors: When applying, please think carefully about what you’re able to help a mentee with. Tell us a lot about yourself
so we can more easily match you with someone!
You can apply here!
Some advice for potential mentees: When applying, please be ready with 1-3 goals in mind for your time working with a mentor. Don’t put everything in coffee that you’re interested in on your application–what do you want to start working on now? Tell us a lot about yourself so we can more easily match you with someone!
Some advice for potential mentors: When applying, please think carefully about what you’re able to help a mentee with. Tell us a lot about yourself
so we can more easily match you with someone!
You can apply here!
A TIMELINE:
- Open applications: Feb 13
- Close applications: Feb 28
- GFB review applications and starts matching: March 1 - March 12
- Notifications: Week of March 13
- Deadline to agree/sign contract: March 24
- Onboarding: March 27-April 2
- Official start date: April 3
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, contact us at info@gofundbean.org!