Hello SME Mentors! We're excited to have you continue as a mentor for the SME Community! This application is for returning mentors only. Please inform us of any updates to your information. For questions, contact Sidra Rao, SME Member Engagement Programs Specialist, at sidra.rao@sme.org. We look forward to your continued participation! Returning Mentor Applicant Profile Returning Mentor Applicant Profile First Name Last Name Email Are there any changes needed to your Mentor Profile (I.e. Name, Phone Number, Address, Preferred method of communication, new headshot)? Yes No Please provide an update below regarding your current mentor profile. Upload Resume Upload Headshot Are there any changes to your Industry Experience? (I.e. SME and SME Education Foundation Involvement, Manufacturing Industry Specialty, Job Title and Company, Industry Credentials, Biography) Yes No Please provide an update below regarding your current industry credentials. Years of Manufacturing Industry Experience 5-9 years 10-19 years 20+ years Are you currently retired? Yes, I am currently retired. No, I am currently employed in the manufacturing industry. Are there any changes to your Volunteerism & Community Involvement (I.e. Civic involvement, volunteering, fun facts, and hobbies)? Yes No Please provide an update below regarding your current volunteerism and community involvement. Would you like to provide an optional demographic disclosure? Submitting optional demographic information is voluntary and will not be considered in the decision-making process. Yes No Gender Identity -- Select an option -- FemaleMaleOtherDo not wish to identify Race -- Select an option -- American Indian or Alaskan NativeArab/ChaldeanAsianBlackHispanicWhiteDo not wish to identify Acknowledgement and Consent Acknowledgement and Consent Applicant Statement: By submitting this application, I hereby certify that all information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that providing false or inaccurate information may result in the rejection of this application. I understand that SME will conduct a third-party verification of the information included, and I authorize SME to do so. Furthermore, I authorize all corporations, companies, organizations, former employers, and educational institutions to release to SME any relevant information that may verify the contents of this application, and I release all such parties from any liability in doing so. Additionally, I agree to maintain confidentiality regarding the details of my discussions with my mentor/mentee unless explicit permission is granted to share this information. I understand that I may raise any concerns about my mentoring experience with the Mentoring Program Coordinator(s), who will also maintain confidentiality, except when a breach of confidentiality is necessary to ensure personal safety. Applicant Statement: By submitting this application, I hereby certify that all information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that providing false or inaccurate information may result in the rejection of this application. I understand that SME will conduct a third-party verification of the information included, and I authorize SME to do so. Furthermore, I authorize all corporations, companies, organizations, former employers, and educational institutions to release to SME any relevant information that may verify the contents of this application, and I release all such parties from any liability in doing so. Additionally, I agree to maintain confidentiality regarding the details of my discussions with my mentor/mentee unless explicit permission is granted to share this information. I understand that I may raise any concerns about my mentoring experience with the Mentoring Program Coordinator(s), who will also maintain confidentiality, except when a breach of confidentiality is necessary to ensure personal safety. Please check to acknowledge Mentees and Mentors will be required to communicate every other month, beginning in October and ending in May, for four connection points. Mentees and Mentors will be required to communicate every other month, beginning in October and ending in May, for four connection points. Please check to acknowledge I hereby give SME the right to use my headshot, biography and information mentor application information in SME marketing & content development materials. I hereby give SME the right to use my headshot, biography and information mentor application information in SME marketing & content development materials. Please check to acknowledge By completing and submitting this form, you understand and agree that use of SME’s website is subject to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy, including the fact that SME may use the information you provide to contact you by email to receive communications from SME, its related brands and event sponsors. I understand I can withdraw my consent at any time. Submit