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About the Program
The Tristate Mentorship Match is a 12-month program designed to build, grow, support, and inspire credit union professionals in their careers and commitment to the credit union movement. It envisions relationships based upon commitment, common goals and expectations, and mutual trust and respect … relationships that allow both the mentee and mentor to grow in the process.

This program is a partnership of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, Montana’s Credit Unions, and the Wisconsin Credit Union League. Our aim is to expand our reach and bring our collective members a rich and diverse opportunity to network and grow. You’ll get to select if you prefer a Minnesota match or a match from another state.
 

2024/2025 Program Timeline

  • July 8: Open applications for mentors and mentees.
  • August 16: Application period closes.
  • August 20: Mentorship matches made, and selected participants notified.
  • September 5 at 10 AM: Kick-off webinar to get your questions about the program answered.
  • September 2024–August 2025: Begin your mentorship journey!
  • February 26 at 10 AM: Mid-Year Mentee Check-In Call
  • February 27 at 10 AM: Mid-Year Mentor Check-In Call

Applications

Apply by August 16, 2024​

This is a 12-month program. It includes guidance, check-ins, and other resources that will help maximize your participation. To apply, click on the appropriate link below. Please read the Policies & Procedures Manual before applying for the program, and check out the 12-Month Guide.

Mentee: Roles & Responsibilities

​Mentors: Roles & Responsibilities
  • Commit to your development
  • Assume responsibility for acquiring or improving skills and knowledge
  • Discuss your goals with your mentor
  • Be open and honest on your goals, expectations, challenges and concerns
  • Actively listen and question
  • Build a supportive and trusting environment
  • Seek advice, opinion, feedback, and direction from your mentor
  • Ask questions!
  • Be open to constructive criticism/feedback and ask for it
  • Come to your meetings prepared with a clear idea of what topics or issues you want to address
  • Take the lead on scheduling meetings
  • Respect your mentor’s time and resources
  • Apply what you learn from your meetings back on the job
  • Keep your supervisor informed of the process and your progress
  • Give feedback to your mentor on what is working or not working in the mentoring relationship
  • Support the mentee’s development of professional and interpersonal competencies through strategic questioning, goal setting, and planning
  • Create a supportive and trusting environment
  • Agree to, and schedule uninterrupted time with your mentee
  • Stay accessible, committed, and engaged during the length of the program
  • Actively listen and question
  • Give feedback to the mentee on his/her goals, situations, plans and ideas
  • Encourage your mentee by giving them genuine positive reinforcement
  • Serve as a positive role model
  • Provide frank (and kind) corrective feedback if necessary
  • Openly and honestly share “lessons learned” from your own experience
  • Keep discussions on track
  • Respect your mentee’s time and resources
  • Seek assistance if questions arise that you cannot answer

Thank you to our generous 2024/2025 program sponsors!