Corporate Mentorship Program

The Corporate Mentorship Program is a HUWIB program that partners HUWIB associates (mentees) with women professionals (mentors) in a variety of industries related to business. The mentors volunteer their time and knowledge toward advising the next generation of professional women in such topics as industry expertise, navigating the recruitment process, and advancement in the workplace. Mentees are provided with unprecedented access to successful women in their field of choice, and are able to reach out to their mentors via email, phone, or in-person meetings. Mentees with mentors in the Boston area also have the opportunity to shadow their mentors for the day and thus gain an inside look at their career of choice.

This year, the Corporate Mentorship will run from April through November, affording HUWIB women more time and opportunity to have meaningful interactions with their mentors. Mentees will also be encouraged to maintain consistent communication with their mentors over the summer, as they prepare for the new school year. There will be over 50 mentor-mentee pairings, with mentors in industries ranging from finance, consulting, global business, marketing and public relations, to food, hospitality, and even event planning.

The Corporate Mentorship launches on April 10th, with an opening speech on mentorship and relationships between women given by Susan Marine of the Harvard College Women's Center. We hope to see you there!


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InFocus

The InFocus program aims to provide HUWIB associates with the opportunity to improve their general business acumen and develop a marketable skill set. In April, 2010, InFocus returns! This spring will see a four-week series of panels and discussions on the nonprofit sector.

InFocus Nonprofit

What you will get out of the InFocus program

  • An in-depth knowledge of the nonprofit sector.
  • A thorough understanding of how to organize, finance, and start a nonprofit organization.
  • A chance to hear from remarkable and experienced nonprofit founders and upper-level management.



Event Details

Every Tuesday in April, from 7:30-8:30 pm. Light dessert provided.

  • April 6 (Sever 208) - Laura Clancy, senior consultant at nonprofit consulting firm New Sector Alliance will provide an in-depth introduction to the field
  • April 13 (Sever 107) - Donella Rapier, CFO of Partners in Health will take us through the details of the financial management of and fundraising for nonprofit organizations.
  • April 20 (Sever 208) - Joel Lamstien, CEO and founder of John Snow Inc., an international public health consulting firm, and CEO of World Education, an organization that organizes and aids schools and social development programs in developing countries, will instruct us on management strategies and structure.
  • April 27 (Ticknor Lounge) - The Business Education Committee will present a speaker on social entrepreneurship, kicking off the Social Enterprise Business Plan Competition.



Upcoming Fall 2010 InFocus Programs

  • Finance
  • Consulting

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New York City Trip

This year, the Ninth Annual HUWIB New York City trip takes place on April 15-16. This trip allows the 40 trip attendees, selected through an application process, to explore a vareity of careers by asking questions of high-level professionsals, touring headquarters of multinational companies, and engaging in panel discussions. The attendees will visit a diverse array of companies - including Ralph Lauren, Morgan Stanley, Cosmopolitan magazine, and the W Hotel - as for the first time, the trip will have two tracks. With one track focused on finance and another with a more general focus, each attendee has the opportunity to learn about what she is interested in most. Attendees also have the opportunity to attend an alumni reception and learn about how HUWIB members have found success after college. Ultimately, this trip serves as a wonderful learning opportunity for all!


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Career Exploratory Trip

Every year, HUWIB takes a select group of approximately 28 business-minded undergraduate women on a career exploratory trip to a new location, providing a unique opportunity for attendees to learn about new industries and new locations and gain exposure to them. Past trips have been to locations including Los Angeles, Seattle, and Las Vegas. While on the trip, attendees enjoy meals with company representatives in popular post-graduation industries, participate in talks given by accomplished businesswomen on entrepreneurship, networking, mentorship, and developing leadership skills, and tour the headquarters of several multinational companies. Overall, it is an truly enriching experience.


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Young Women in Business

The Young Women in Business (YWIB) Conference is a fun, educational event for a diverse group of middle school and high school girls. This philanthropic initiative is designed to help the girls explore various areas of business and develop the skills necessary for future success. It is a cost-free, day-long event.

This year's conference, taking place on Saturday, April 10th, will include an opening keynote address, workshops on entrepreneurship and business, a college admissions workshop, and a meet and greet between HUWIB and YWIB attendees.

In 2007, the conference attracted over 30 eager participants. The day included an opening keynote address, three workshops covering topics ranging from college admission to leadership styles to personal finance, reflection groups, and finally a keynote closing address. A YWIB $500 Scholarship was also created and the winner was chosen based on an essay application.


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