PWN Dublin Group Mentoring Programme

Published on November 4, 2024 by Rebecca Fountain

About the PWN Dublin Group Mentoring Programme

Why?   

The mentoring programme amplifies the collective experience and wisdom of our network, inspiring mutual learning between a diverse group of professional peers across industries.  

What? 

The programme consists of 6 x 90-minute group mentoring sessions, providing a safe and supportive environment, facilitated by a mentor.  

Each group sets a “collective learning” contract as an overriding objective, with unique mentor themes offering a structure for exploration.  This collective learning is a key differentiator of the programme.   

Who it’s for?  

If you’d benefit from a little space and time to prioritise your learning and growth, this programme is ideal for you! Participants are at all stages of career development, from a wide range of industries, which adds to the diversity and richness of shared experiences.   

The only criterion for participation is that you must be a fully paid-up member of PWN either via a corporate membership or as an individual member. Not a member? Join today.  

How does it work? 

  • Each mentor facilitates a group of up to 6 mentees  
  • Typically, the programme consists of 10 mentors and 60 mentees
  • In 2026, we are adding an additional mentoring group on the theme of Allyship, to support the men within our community who are doing their part in achieving the mission of gender balanced, inclusive leadership
  • The application process takes place, each year, in January
  • Mentoring sessions run from circa March to May - 6 x 90-minute sessions approximately 2 weeks apart  
  • When applying, mentees select top 3 mentors preferences, guided by the Mentor profiles, group themes, and logistics of sessions.  
  • Our matching process will consider the mentees' preferences, the diversity of groups, and the mentees' application details. 
  • View sample mentee terms and conditions: Mentee Participation Agreement 2025 and our standard PWN Dublin Website Terms of Use, Privacy and Cookies Policy.

When? 

The next programme opens on the 5th of January 2026. Please keep your eye on the latest news, above.

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Important Dates 

  • Call for mentors: October - November 2025 
  • Mentee Applications OPEN: 5th January 2026
  • Launch event: 16th January 2026 
  • Applications CLOSE: 23rd January 2026 
  • Deadline for accepting place offered: 6th February 2026
  • Mentoring session run from: w/c 2nd March - 31st May 2026
  • Closing ceremony: 19th June 2026 (TBC) 

If you have any questions or are interested in being a mentor, please get in touch.  

2020 – 2024 Group Mentoring Programme Highlights  

  • 6 years and counting … 55 Mentors / 325 Mentees to date 
  • Grown from 5 to 10 quality mentors each year from across the Irish industry 
  • Wide range of expertise, knowledge and experience 
  • Recommended by peers and colleagues 
  • Grown from 35 to 60 Mentees each year, corporate partners/individual members 
  • Different career stages – early career/graduates – mid-career looking for next step to move up/find balance/change 
  • Several Mentees progressed to become mentors