PWN Vienna Mentoring Program

A proven way to boost your career

Participants in the PWN Mentoring Program have gone on to achieve their goals, whether getting a promotion, making a career change or starting a business. Mentoring is important at every stage of a person’s career, whether they are just starting out or are a CEO, and PWN is committed to helping both young and experienced professionals alike.

Successfully established since 2009 - Mentoring is a Cornerstone of PWN’s offerings

Mentoring is a voluntary developmental relationship between an expert (Mentor) who is willing to share her/his knowledge and experiences with one or more people (Mentees) wanting to learn and profit from guidance to develop their personal or professional skills (Mentees). PWN’s mission is to create Gender Balanced Leadership. Mentoring is a method proven to help more women advance in their careers and into leadership positions. 100 % of the PWN Mentors would recommend the PWN Mentoring Program!




Benefits of mentoring: 

  • Advice: Mentors provide Mentees with recommendations based on their own experiences 
  • Training: Mentors share knowledge, facts, and information that support and enrich 
  • Mentees Coaching: Mentors provide support to Mentees during their development and help them to visualize the desired outcome and see issues from different perspectives
  • Goal-Orientation: Mentors help Mentees to define their goals, analyze their current situation, identify the right strategies to reach those goals and, of course, Mentors provide additional support to take the required steps toward achieving their objectives
  • Motivation: Mentors guide Mentees during the whole program. Mentees take responsibility and ownership for their development and learning, and Mentors help them to stay on track and focused. Mentors provide additional help overcoming obstacles

How the Mentoring Program works

Those wishing to be either a Mentor or a Mentee fill out an application form describing the goals they wish to achieve during the program, their background and their experience. Mentoring topics include personal development such as improving communication skills and self-expression, work-life balance, professional development, management and leadership, entrepreneurship and career development. Each applicant is interviewed by the Mentoring Coordination Team in order to get a better understanding of their expectations and preferences and to ensure proper matching between Mentors and Mentees. Our matching system has a satisfaction rate of the matching higher than 85%. 

The program runs from October to June, with each mentoring pair or small group meeting on a regular basis (either in person or remotely). The Mentoring Coordination Team provides support throughout the process.
Information for MENTEESInformation for MENTORS

Mentoring 2025/2026 TimelineOur 8 months program

This year program starts on 4th November 2025, with the Kick-off.

Application deadline is September 15th, 2025! Don't miss it!
Apply here to become a MENTORApply here to become a MENTEE


What our Mentors and Mentees say about the program


I came into the program serious about making a career transition but also terrified of what the future held for me. Thanks to my mentor and the program coordinators, I got on track and reached many of my ‘actionable goals’ sooner than expected. My mentor worked with me to adjust as our mentorship evolved with my changing needs and new perspectives. It was the spark I needed to get on a new path and feel I have the capabilities and skills I need, on top of an amazing network at the PWN, to take on a new career path. If I could give words of advice to anyone thinking of joining the program as mentor or mentee, I’d say–invest in yourself by bringing an open mind, and dedication to your professional growth, into this unique relationship. I know both my mentor and myself did so and we’ve both become significantly better for it. I can’t thank the team of mentorship program coordinators and my mentor enough for their time, efforts, and support during this. I look forward to being a member of the PWN Vienna for the rest of my professional career.
Jessica Kozlowski - Mentee
Being a mentor in the field of „Journey to Yourself“ was a very rewarding experience. I had a challenging process with my mentee helping her to increase her self-confidence, being more positive and also learn more about my own career development, discovering my true vocation and finding my best role in life through such mentoring. I am looking with great enthusiasm for the next Mentoring Program.
Simona Ciucur - Mentor
The PWN mentoring program allowed me to use my experience to have a positive, visible impact. My mentees were very well matched and our exchanges were fruitful. There were many learning opportunities for me as well. In addition, the mentoring team organized several workshops where I was able to exchange with other like-minded individuals and learn new tools and techniques, helping me become a better manager. The team of volunteer mentors is the most diverse and international group of people I have seen in Vienna!
Robin Cefai - Mentor

Who is behind the PWN Mentoring Program? 

PWN relies on the excellent volunteer work of several of its members. Our Mentoring Coordination Team is currently working to further develop the Mentoring Program, and to engage as many Mentors and Mentees as possible. You can contact the Mentoring Team directly at mentoring@pwnvienna.net and send them your questions.
Discover the volunteers behind the mentoring program!


Discover the volunteers behind the mentoring program!

Code of Ethics

PWN Vienna, like many other organizations, is committed to maintaining and promoting excellent practice in mentoring. We are building our Mentor Program in a step by step process around a recognized professional framework. EMCC is one of the leading global organizations in the mentoring field. One of our next steps is to adopt the Global Code of Ethics set out by the European Mentor and Coaching Council. We anticipate that you can identify with the 

Code of Ethics as it relates to mentors and mentoring (it also applies to those who coach or supervise). We, therefore, ask all our mentors to sign the Code of Ethics as part of our shared commitment and desire to conduct our mentoring work in a professional manner. Read and download the code of ethics >> 

More Questions? Please contact the PWN Vienna Mentoring Coordination Team at mentoring@pwnvienna.net