Join MDA's Career Explorations Mentorship Program

February 19 - March 19

For youth ages 14-18, this session will explore various career paths such as business, marketing, fashion, technology, engineering and more. Participants will rotate through several mentorships while completing interactive activities to discover their strengths and interests in various fields.

Qualifications:

• At least 22 years of age and established in a field such as business, technology, engineering, fashion, marketing, finance, law, communications, scientific research, etc.
• Desire to mentor and encourage youth to discover their skills and interests.
• Ability to meet with MDA Staff for two or three 45-minute planning sessions in November/Early December 2024.
• Ability to commit to two 90-minute live video sessions each week as well as participate in discussion boards throughout the 5-week session in early 2025. (Video sessions will be held on the same nights each week and will be based on availability of the majority.)
• Experience working with people with a neuromuscular disease. Professionals living with a neuromuscular disease are especially encouraged to apply.

What You Will Do:

• Identify 1-2 projects relevant to your industry that fit within the scope and time frame of the program.
• Work with a co-mentor to lead a group of 4-6 youth through one of those projects.
• Collaborate with MDA staff to encourage participant engagement and accessibility of projects.
• Mentor participants and potentially provide letters of recommendation (if allowed).
• Share personal experiences navigating college and career.

This is a great opportunity to encourage, inspire, and support youth with a neuromuscular disease to discover their own strengths and interests.